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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,996.98, 15,176.01 and 6,281.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,996.98, 15,176.01 and 6,281.27 is: 8,668.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,996.98 : 15,176.01 = 6,281.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,996.98/15,176.01 = 6,281.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,996.98x = 15,176.01 × 6,281.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,996.98x = 95,324,540.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,324,540.45/10,996.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,668.25

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