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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,991.08, 15,164.10 and 6,274.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,991.08, 15,164.10 and 6,274.44 is: 8,656.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,991.08 : 15,164.10 = 6,274.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,991.08/15,164.10 = 6,274.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,991.08x = 15,164.10 × 6,274.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,991.08x = 95,146,235.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,146,235.60/10,991.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,656.68

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