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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,992.44, 15,169.20 and 6,276.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,992.44, 15,169.20 and 6,276.48 is: 8,661.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,992.44 : 15,169.20 = 6,276.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,992.44/15,169.20 = 6,276.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,992.44x = 15,169.20 × 6,276.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,992.44x = 95,209,180.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,209,180.42/10,992.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,661.33

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