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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,997.28, 15,175.35 and 6,217.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,997.28, 15,175.35 and 6,217.64 is: 8,579.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,997.28 : 15,175.35 = 6,217.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,997.28/15,175.35 = 6,217.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,997.28x = 15,175.35 × 6,217.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,997.28x = 94,354,844.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,354,844.20/10,997.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,579.83

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