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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,910.58, 16,373.04 and 5,983.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,910.58, 16,373.04 and 5,983.68 is: 8,979.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,910.58 : 16,373.04 = 5,983.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,910.58/16,373.04 = 5,983.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,910.58x = 16,373.04 × 5,983.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,910.58x = 97,971,013.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,971,013.49/10,910.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,979.45

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