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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,999.44, 15,179.04 and 6,219.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,999.44, 15,179.04 and 6,219.30 is: 8,582.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,999.44 : 15,179.04 = 6,219.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,999.44/15,179.04 = 6,219.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,999.44x = 15,179.04 × 6,219.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,999.44x = 94,403,003.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,403,003.47/10,999.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,582.53

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