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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,984.42, 15,159.59 and 6,269.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,984.42, 15,159.59 and 6,269.41 is: 8,652.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,984.42 : 15,159.59 = 6,269.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,984.42/15,159.59 = 6,269.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,984.42x = 15,159.59 × 6,269.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,984.42x = 95,041,685.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,041,685.14/10,984.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,652.41

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