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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,990.40, 15,166.84 and 6,145.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,990.40, 15,166.84 and 6,145.16 is: 8,480.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,990.40 : 15,166.84 = 6,145.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,990.40/15,166.84 = 6,145.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,990.40x = 15,166.84 × 6,145.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,990.40x = 93,202,658.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,202,658.49/10,990.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,480.37

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