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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,995.48, 15,172.92 and 6,518.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,995.48, 15,172.92 and 6,518.88 is: 8,995.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,995.48 : 15,172.92 = 6,518.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,995.48/15,172.92 = 6,518.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,995.48x = 15,172.92 × 6,518.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,995.48x = 98,910,444.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,910,444.73/10,995.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,995.55

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