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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,809.16, 16,198.68 and 6,061.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,809.16, 16,198.68 and 6,061.06 is: 9,083.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,809.16 : 16,198.68 = 6,061.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,809.16/16,198.68 = 6,061.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,809.16x = 16,198.68 × 6,061.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,809.16x = 98,181,171.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,181,171.40/10,809.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,083.15

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