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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,991.97, 15,168.84 and 6,276.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,991.97, 15,168.84 and 6,276.24 is: 8,661.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,991.97 : 15,168.84 = 6,276.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,991.97/15,168.84 = 6,276.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,991.97x = 15,168.84 × 6,276.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,991.97x = 95,203,280.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,203,280.36/10,991.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,661.17

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