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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,778.64, 16,159.32 and 6,095.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,778.64, 16,159.32 and 6,095.76 is: 9,138.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,778.64 : 16,159.32 = 6,095.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,778.64/16,159.32 = 6,095.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,778.64x = 16,159.32 × 6,095.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,778.64x = 98,503,336.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,503,336.48/10,778.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,138.75

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