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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,718.92, 16,083.78 and 6,044.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,718.92, 16,083.78 and 6,044.14 is: 9,069.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,718.92 : 16,083.78 = 6,044.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,718.92/16,083.78 = 6,044.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,718.92x = 16,083.78 × 6,044.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,718.92x = 97,212,618.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,212,618.05/10,718.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,069.25

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