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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,730.08, 16,074.36 and 6,035.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,730.08, 16,074.36 and 6,035.83 is: 9,042.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,730.08 : 16,074.36 = 6,035.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,730.08/16,074.36 = 6,035.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,730.08x = 16,074.36 × 6,035.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,730.08x = 97,022,064.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,022,064.13/10,730.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,042.07

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