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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,992.06, 15,168.98 and 6,276.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,992.06, 15,168.98 and 6,276.35 is: 8,661.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,992.06 : 15,168.98 = 6,276.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,992.06/15,168.98 = 6,276.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,992.06x = 15,168.98 × 6,276.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,992.06x = 95,205,881.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,205,881.24/10,992.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,661.33

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