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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,991.63, 15,169.05 and 6,277.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,991.63, 15,169.05 and 6,277.43 is: 8,663.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,991.63 : 15,169.05 = 6,277.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,991.63/15,169.05 = 6,277.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,991.63x = 15,169.05 × 6,277.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,991.63x = 95,222,573.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,222,573.70/10,991.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,663.19

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