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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,916.41, 16,376.60 and 6,241.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,916.41, 16,376.60 and 6,241.69 is: 9,363.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,916.41 : 16,376.60 = 6,241.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,916.41/16,376.60 = 6,241.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,916.41x = 16,376.60 × 6,241.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,916.41x = 102,217,629.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,217,629.25/10,916.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,363.67

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