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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,989.74, 15,160.82 and 6,510.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,989.74, 15,160.82 and 6,510.95 is: 8,982.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,989.74 : 15,160.82 = 6,510.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,989.74/15,160.82 = 6,510.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,989.74x = 15,160.82 × 6,510.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,989.74x = 98,711,286.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,711,286.80/10,989.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,982.13

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