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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,999.34, 15,179.88 and 6,283.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,999.34, 15,179.88 and 6,283.52 is: 8,671.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,999.34 : 15,179.88 = 6,283.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,999.34/15,179.88 = 6,283.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,999.34x = 15,179.88 × 6,283.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,999.34x = 95,383,079.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,383,079.58/10,999.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,671.71

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