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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,995.63, 15,176.61 and 6,282.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,995.63, 15,176.61 and 6,282.65 is: 8,671.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,995.63 : 15,176.61 = 6,282.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,995.63/15,176.61 = 6,282.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,995.63x = 15,176.61 × 6,282.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,995.63x = 95,349,252.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,349,252.93/10,995.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,671.56

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