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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,996.95, 15,175.60 and 6,216.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,996.95, 15,175.60 and 6,216.81 is: 8,579.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,996.95 : 15,175.60 = 6,216.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,996.95/15,175.60 = 6,216.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,996.95x = 15,175.60 × 6,216.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,996.95x = 94,343,821.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,343,821.84/10,996.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,579.09

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