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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,990.55, 15,168.04 and 6,275.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,990.55, 15,168.04 and 6,275.54 is: 8,660.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,990.55 : 15,168.04 = 6,275.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,990.55/15,168.04 = 6,275.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,990.55x = 15,168.04 × 6,275.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,990.55x = 95,187,550.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,187,550.21/10,990.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,660.86

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