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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,991.02, 15,167.29 and 6,453.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,991.02, 15,167.29 and 6,453.63 is: 8,905.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,991.02 : 15,167.29 = 6,453.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,991.02/15,167.29 = 6,453.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,991.02x = 15,167.29 × 6,453.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,991.02x = 97,884,077.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,884,077.76/10,991.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,905.82

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