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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,997.71, 15,177.14 and 6,217.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,997.71, 15,177.14 and 6,217.83 is: 8,580.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,997.71 : 15,177.14 = 6,217.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,997.71/15,177.14 = 6,217.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,997.71x = 15,177.14 × 6,217.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,997.71x = 94,368,876.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,368,876.41/10,997.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,580.78

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