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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,738.88, 16,082.40 and 6,107.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,738.88, 16,082.40 and 6,107.84 is: 9,147.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,738.88 : 16,082.40 = 6,107.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,738.88/16,082.40 = 6,107.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,738.88x = 16,082.40 × 6,107.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,738.88x = 98,228,726.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,228,726.02/10,738.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,147.02

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