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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,930.89, 16,369.77 and 6,236.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,930.89, 16,369.77 and 6,236.73 is: 9,339.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,930.89 : 16,369.77 = 6,236.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,930.89/16,369.77 = 6,236.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,930.89x = 16,369.77 × 6,236.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,930.89x = 102,093,835.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,093,835.65/10,930.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,339.94

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