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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,788.92, 16,185.68 and 6,111.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,788.92, 16,185.68 and 6,111.14 is: 9,168.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,788.92 : 16,185.68 = 6,111.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,788.92/16,185.68 = 6,111.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,788.92x = 16,185.68 × 6,111.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,788.92x = 98,912,956.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,912,956.48/10,788.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,168.01

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