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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,986.30, 15,160.77 and 6,206.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,986.30, 15,160.77 and 6,206.46 is: 8,564.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,986.30 : 15,160.77 = 6,206.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,986.30/15,160.77 = 6,206.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,986.30x = 15,160.77 × 6,206.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,986.30x = 94,094,655.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,094,655.72/10,986.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,564.73

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