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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,996.59, 15,174.92 and 6,517.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,996.59, 15,174.92 and 6,517.69 is: 8,994.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,996.59 : 15,174.92 = 6,517.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,996.59/15,174.92 = 6,517.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,996.59x = 15,174.92 × 6,517.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,996.59x = 98,905,424.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,905,424.33/10,996.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,994.19

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