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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,989.96, 15,166.56 and 6,210.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,989.96, 15,166.56 and 6,210.96 is: 8,571.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,989.96 : 15,166.56 = 6,210.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,989.96/15,166.56 = 6,210.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,989.96x = 15,166.56 × 6,210.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,989.96x = 94,198,897.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,198,897.50/10,989.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,571.36

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