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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,711.31, 16,066.96 and 6,258.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,711.31, 16,066.96 and 6,258.06 is: 9,387.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,711.31 : 16,066.96 = 6,258.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,711.31/16,066.96 = 6,258.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,711.31x = 16,066.96 × 6,258.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,711.31x = 100,547,984.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,547,984.05/10,711.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,387.09

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