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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,995.19, 15,173.91 and 6,027.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,995.19, 15,173.91 and 6,027.19 is: 8,317.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,995.19 : 15,173.91 = 6,027.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,995.19/15,173.91 = 6,027.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,995.19x = 15,173.91 × 6,027.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,995.19x = 91,456,000.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,456,000.68/10,995.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,317.82

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