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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,992.99, 15,171.06 and 6,211.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,992.99, 15,171.06 and 6,211.27 is: 8,571.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,992.99 : 15,171.06 = 6,211.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,992.99/15,171.06 = 6,211.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,992.99x = 15,171.06 × 6,211.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,992.99x = 94,231,549.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,231,549.85/10,992.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,571.97

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