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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,997.83, 15,177.81 and 6,282.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,997.83, 15,177.81 and 6,282.01 is: 8,669.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,997.83 : 15,177.81 = 6,282.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,997.83/15,177.81 = 6,282.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,997.83x = 15,177.81 × 6,282.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,997.83x = 95,347,154.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,347,154.20/10,997.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,669.63

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