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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,997.97, 15,177.12 and 6,282.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,997.97, 15,177.12 and 6,282.24 is: 8,669.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,997.97 : 15,177.12 = 6,282.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,997.97/15,177.12 = 6,282.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,997.97x = 15,177.12 × 6,282.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,997.97x = 95,346,310.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,346,310.35/10,997.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,669.45

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