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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,990.84, 15,166.37 and 6,513.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,990.84, 15,166.37 and 6,513.87 is: 8,988.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,990.84 : 15,166.37 = 6,513.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,990.84/15,166.37 = 6,513.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,990.84x = 15,166.37 × 6,513.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,990.84x = 98,791,729.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,791,729.98/10,990.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,988.55

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