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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,998.13, 15,180.06 and 6,285.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,998.13, 15,180.06 and 6,285.16 is: 8,675.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,998.13 : 15,180.06 = 6,285.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,998.13/15,180.06 = 6,285.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,998.13x = 15,180.06 × 6,285.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,998.13x = 95,409,105.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,409,105.91/10,998.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,675.03

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