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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,985.54, 15,160.30 and 6,270.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,985.54, 15,160.30 and 6,270.26 is: 8,653.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,985.54 : 15,160.30 = 6,270.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,985.54/15,160.30 = 6,270.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,985.54x = 15,160.30 × 6,270.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,985.54x = 95,058,931.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,058,931.20/10,985.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,653.10

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