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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,985.04, 15,160.68 and 6,270.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,985.04, 15,160.68 and 6,270.12 is: 8,653.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,985.04 : 15,160.68 = 6,270.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,985.04/15,160.68 = 6,270.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,985.04x = 15,160.68 × 6,270.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,985.04x = 95,059,282.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,059,282.88/10,985.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,653.52

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