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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,997.23, 15,175.99 and 6,217.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,997.23, 15,175.99 and 6,217.10 is: 8,579.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,997.23 : 15,175.99 = 6,217.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,997.23/15,175.99 = 6,217.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,997.23x = 15,175.99 × 6,217.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,997.23x = 94,350,647.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,350,647.43/10,997.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,579.49

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