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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,738.98, 16,087.59 and 6,044.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,738.98, 16,087.59 and 6,044.67 is: 9,055.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,738.98 : 16,087.59 = 6,044.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,738.98/16,087.59 = 6,044.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,738.98x = 16,087.59 × 6,044.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,738.98x = 97,244,172.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,244,172.65/10,738.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,055.25

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