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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,986.73, 15,164.40 and 6,273.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,986.73, 15,164.40 and 6,273.75 is: 8,659.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,986.73 : 15,164.40 = 6,273.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,986.73/15,164.40 = 6,273.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,986.73x = 15,164.40 × 6,273.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,986.73x = 95,137,578.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,137,578.68/10,986.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,659.32

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