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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,997.13, 15,178.68 and 6,284.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,997.13, 15,178.68 and 6,284.16 is: 8,673.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,997.13 : 15,178.68 = 6,284.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,997.13/15,178.68 = 6,284.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,997.13x = 15,178.68 × 6,284.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,997.13x = 95,385,253.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,385,253.71/10,997.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,673.65

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