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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,984.82, 15,158.32 and 6,792.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,984.82, 15,158.32 and 6,792.26 is: 9,372.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,984.82 : 15,158.32 = 6,792.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,984.82/15,158.32 = 6,792.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,984.82x = 15,158.32 × 6,792.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,984.82x = 102,959,250.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,959,250.60/10,984.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,372.87

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