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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,988.86, 15,167.34 and 6,275.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,988.86, 15,167.34 and 6,275.87 is: 8,662.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,988.86 : 15,167.34 = 6,275.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,988.86/15,167.34 = 6,275.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,988.86x = 15,167.34 × 6,275.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,988.86x = 95,188,222.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,188,222.71/10,988.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,662.25

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