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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,732.44, 16,099.38 and 6,105.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,732.44, 16,099.38 and 6,105.72 is: 9,158.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,732.44 : 16,099.38 = 6,105.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,732.44/16,099.38 = 6,105.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,732.44x = 16,099.38 × 6,105.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,732.44x = 98,298,306.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,298,306.45/10,732.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,158.99

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