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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,725.72, 16,088.58 and 6,099

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,725.72, 16,088.58 and 6,099 is: 9,148.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,725.72 : 16,088.58 = 6,099 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,725.72/16,088.58 = 6,099/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,725.72x = 16,088.58 × 6,099
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,725.72x = 98,124,249.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,124,249.42/10,725.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,148.50

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