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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,997.44, 15,177.06 and 6,282.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,997.44, 15,177.06 and 6,282.64 is: 8,670.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,997.44 : 15,177.06 = 6,282.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,997.44/15,177.06 = 6,282.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,997.44x = 15,177.06 × 6,282.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,997.44x = 95,352,004.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,352,004.24/10,997.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,670.38

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