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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,999.14, 15,181.44 and 6,286.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,999.14, 15,181.44 and 6,286.16 is: 8,676.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,999.14 : 15,181.44 = 6,286.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,999.14/15,181.44 = 6,286.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,999.14x = 15,181.44 × 6,286.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,999.14x = 95,432,960.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,432,960.87/10,999.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,676.40

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