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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,997.36, 15,176.58 and 6,283.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,997.36, 15,176.58 and 6,283.16 is: 8,670.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,997.36 : 15,176.58 = 6,283.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,997.36/15,176.58 = 6,283.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,997.36x = 15,176.58 × 6,283.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,997.36x = 95,356,880.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,356,880.39/10,997.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,670.89

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