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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,997.63, 15,179.37 and 6,284.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,997.63, 15,179.37 and 6,284.66 is: 8,674.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,997.63 : 15,179.37 = 6,284.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,997.63/15,179.37 = 6,284.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,997.63x = 15,179.37 × 6,284.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,997.63x = 95,397,179.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,397,179.46/10,997.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,674.34

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