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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,666.90, 16,000.35 and 6,775.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,666.90, 16,000.35 and 6,775.70 is: 10,163.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,666.90 : 16,000.35 = 6,775.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,666.90/16,000.35 = 6,775.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,666.90x = 16,000.35 × 6,775.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,666.90x = 108,413,571.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,413,571.50/10,666.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,163.55

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