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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,931.24, 16,396.92 and 5,998.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,931.24, 16,396.92 and 5,998.19 is: 8,997.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,931.24 : 16,396.92 = 5,998.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,931.24/16,396.92 = 5,998.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,931.24x = 16,396.92 × 5,998.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,931.24x = 98,351,820.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,351,820.33/10,931.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,997.32

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