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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,986.21, 15,160.59 and 6,270.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,986.21, 15,160.59 and 6,270.30 is: 8,652.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,986.21 : 15,160.59 = 6,270.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,986.21/15,160.59 = 6,270.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,986.21x = 15,160.59 × 6,270.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,986.21x = 95,061,447.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,061,447.48/10,986.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,652.80

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