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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,984.47, 15,155.96 and 6,204.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,984.47, 15,155.96 and 6,204.51 is: 8,560.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,984.47 : 15,155.96 = 6,204.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,984.47/15,155.96 = 6,204.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,984.47x = 15,155.96 × 6,204.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,984.47x = 94,035,274.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,035,274.36/10,984.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,560.75

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