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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,930.24, 16,391.76 and 6,005.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,930.24, 16,391.76 and 6,005.44 is: 9,006.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,930.24 : 16,391.76 = 6,005.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,930.24/16,391.76 = 6,005.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,930.24x = 16,391.76 × 6,005.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,930.24x = 98,439,731.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,439,731.17/10,930.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,006.18

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