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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,993.06, 15,170.36 and 6,277.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,993.06, 15,170.36 and 6,277.35 is: 8,662.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,993.06 : 15,170.36 = 6,277.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,993.06/15,170.36 = 6,277.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,993.06x = 15,170.36 × 6,277.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,993.06x = 95,229,659.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,229,659.35/10,993.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,662.71

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