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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,926.09, 16,377.66 and 5,994.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,926.09, 16,377.66 and 5,994.27 is: 8,985.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,926.09 : 16,377.66 = 5,994.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,926.09/16,377.66 = 5,994.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,926.09x = 16,377.66 × 5,994.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,926.09x = 98,172,116.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,172,116.01/10,926.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,985.11

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