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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,992.11, 15,171.84 and 6,279.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,992.11, 15,171.84 and 6,279.12 is: 8,666.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,992.11 : 15,171.84 = 6,279.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,992.11/15,171.84 = 6,279.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,992.11x = 15,171.84 × 6,279.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,992.11x = 95,265,803.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,265,803.98/10,992.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,666.75

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