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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,910.45, 16,372.86 and 5,983.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,910.45, 16,372.86 and 5,983.55 is: 8,979.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,910.45 : 16,372.86 = 5,983.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,910.45/16,372.86 = 5,983.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,910.45x = 16,372.86 × 5,983.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,910.45x = 97,967,844.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,967,844.95/10,910.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,979.26

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