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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,722, 16,071.96 and 6,044.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,722, 16,071.96 and 6,044.16 is: 9,060.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,722 : 16,071.96 = 6,044.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,722/16,071.96 = 6,044.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,722x = 16,071.96 × 6,044.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,722x = 97,141,497.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,141,497.75/10,722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,060.02

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