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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,683.78, 16,014.54 and 5,996.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,683.78, 16,014.54 and 5,996.94 is: 8,989.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,683.78 : 16,014.54 = 5,996.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,683.78/16,014.54 = 5,996.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,683.78x = 16,014.54 × 5,996.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,683.78x = 96,038,235.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,038,235.51/10,683.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,989.16

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