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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,998.94, 15,179.13 and 6,284.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,998.94, 15,179.13 and 6,284.14 is: 8,672.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,998.94 : 15,179.13 = 6,284.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,998.94/15,179.13 = 6,284.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,998.94x = 15,179.13 × 6,284.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,998.94x = 95,387,778.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,387,778.00/10,998.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,672.45

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