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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,679.72, 16,016.34 and 6,296

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,679.72, 16,016.34 and 6,296 is: 9,442.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,679.72 : 16,016.34 = 6,296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,679.72/16,016.34 = 6,296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,679.72x = 16,016.34 × 6,296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,679.72x = 100,838,876.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,838,876.64/10,679.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,442.09

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