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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,991.30, 15,169.08 and 6,276.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,991.30, 15,169.08 and 6,276.28 is: 8,661.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,991.30 : 15,169.08 = 6,276.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,991.30/15,169.08 = 6,276.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,991.30x = 15,169.08 × 6,276.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,991.30x = 95,205,393.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,205,393.42/10,991.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,661.89

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