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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,990.86, 15,167.28 and 6,275.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,990.86, 15,167.28 and 6,275.13 is: 8,659.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,990.86 : 15,167.28 = 6,275.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,990.86/15,167.28 = 6,275.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,990.86x = 15,167.28 × 6,275.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,990.86x = 95,176,653.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,176,653.75/10,990.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,659.62

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