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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,990.35, 15,169.43 and 6,277.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,990.35, 15,169.43 and 6,277.36 is: 8,664.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,990.35 : 15,169.43 = 6,277.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,990.35/15,169.43 = 6,277.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,990.35x = 15,169.43 × 6,277.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,990.35x = 95,223,941.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,223,941.72/10,990.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,664.33

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