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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,995.69, 15,176.09 and 6,279.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,995.69, 15,176.09 and 6,279.98 is: 8,667.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,995.69 : 15,176.09 = 6,279.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,995.69/15,176.09 = 6,279.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,995.69x = 15,176.09 × 6,279.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,995.69x = 95,305,457.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,305,457.95/10,995.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,667.53

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