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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,998.26, 15,177.44 and 5,962.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,998.26, 15,177.44 and 5,962.48 is: 8,228.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,998.26 : 15,177.44 = 5,962.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,998.26/15,177.44 = 5,962.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,998.26x = 15,177.44 × 5,962.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,998.26x = 90,495,182.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,495,182.45/10,998.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,228.14

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