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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,997.92, 15,177.04 and 5,962.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,997.92, 15,177.04 and 5,962.08 is: 8,227.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,997.92 : 15,177.04 = 5,962.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,997.92/15,177.04 = 5,962.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,997.92x = 15,177.04 × 5,962.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,997.92x = 90,486,726.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,486,726.64/10,997.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,227.62

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