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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,990.50, 15,162.91 and 6,682.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,990.50, 15,162.91 and 6,682.11 is: 9,218.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,990.50 : 15,162.91 = 6,682.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,990.50/15,162.91 = 6,682.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,990.50x = 15,162.91 × 6,682.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,990.50x = 101,320,232.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,320,232.54/10,990.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,218.89

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