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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,984.56, 15,158.70 and 6,268.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,984.56, 15,158.70 and 6,268.84 is: 8,651.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,984.56 : 15,158.70 = 6,268.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,984.56/15,158.70 = 6,268.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,984.56x = 15,158.70 × 6,268.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,984.56x = 95,027,464.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,027,464.91/10,984.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,651.00

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