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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,808.60, 16,220.10 and 6,128.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,808.60, 16,220.10 and 6,128.60 is: 9,196.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,808.60 : 16,220.10 = 6,128.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,808.60/16,220.10 = 6,128.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,808.60x = 16,220.10 × 6,128.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,808.60x = 99,406,504.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,406,504.86/10,808.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,196.98

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