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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,680.89, 16,032.60 and 6,004.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,680.89, 16,032.60 and 6,004.89 is: 9,013.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,680.89 : 16,032.60 = 6,004.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,680.89/16,032.60 = 6,004.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,680.89x = 16,032.60 × 6,004.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,680.89x = 96,273,999.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,273,999.41/10,680.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,013.67

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