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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,996.02, 15,173.73 and 6,216.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,996.02, 15,173.73 and 6,216.75 is: 8,578.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,996.02 : 15,173.73 = 6,216.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,996.02/15,173.73 = 6,216.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,996.02x = 15,173.73 × 6,216.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,996.02x = 94,331,285.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,331,285.98/10,996.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,578.68

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