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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,998.76, 15,185.20 and 8,476.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,998.76, 15,185.20 and 8,476.16 is: 11,702.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,998.76 : 15,185.20 = 8,476.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,998.76/15,185.20 = 8,476.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,998.76x = 15,185.20 × 8,476.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,998.76x = 128,712,184.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,712,184.83/10,998.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,702.43

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