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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,934.63, 16,401.99 and 6,001.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,934.63, 16,401.99 and 6,001.56 is: 9,002.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,934.63 : 16,401.99 = 6,001.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,934.63/16,401.99 = 6,001.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,934.63x = 16,401.99 × 6,001.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,934.63x = 98,437,549.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,437,549.61/10,934.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,002.37

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