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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,990.76, 15,168.10 and 6,276.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,990.76, 15,168.10 and 6,276.52 is: 8,662.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,990.76 : 15,168.10 = 6,276.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,990.76/15,168.10 = 6,276.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,990.76x = 15,168.10 × 6,276.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,990.76x = 95,202,883.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,202,883.01/10,990.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,662.08

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