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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,997.25, 15,177.17 and 6,030.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,997.25, 15,177.17 and 6,030.21 is: 8,322.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,997.25 : 15,177.17 = 6,030.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,997.25/15,177.17 = 6,030.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,997.25x = 15,177.17 × 6,030.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,997.25x = 91,521,492.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,521,492.15/10,997.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,322.22

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