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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,984.55, 15,159.76 and 6,269.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,984.55, 15,159.76 and 6,269.54 is: 8,652.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,984.55 : 15,159.76 = 6,269.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,984.55/15,159.76 = 6,269.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,984.55x = 15,159.76 × 6,269.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,984.55x = 95,044,630.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,044,630.24/10,984.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,652.58

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