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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,771.44, 16,148.52 and 6,605.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,771.44, 16,148.52 and 6,605.04 is: 9,902.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,771.44 : 16,148.52 = 6,605.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,771.44/16,148.52 = 6,605.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,771.44x = 16,148.52 × 6,605.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,771.44x = 106,661,620.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,661,620.54/10,771.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,902.26

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