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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,988.73, 15,164.36 and 6,273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,988.73, 15,164.36 and 6,273 is: 8,656.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,988.73 : 15,164.36 = 6,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,988.73/15,164.36 = 6,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,988.73x = 15,164.36 × 6,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,988.73x = 95,126,030.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,126,030.28/10,988.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,656.69

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