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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,725.22, 16,087.83 and 6,098.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,725.22, 16,087.83 and 6,098.50 is: 9,147.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,725.22 : 16,087.83 = 6,098.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,725.22/16,087.83 = 6,098.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,725.22x = 16,087.83 × 6,098.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,725.22x = 98,111,631.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,111,631.26/10,725.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,147.75

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