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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,942, 16,418.64 and 6,015.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,942, 16,418.64 and 6,015.52 is: 9,026.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,942 : 16,418.64 = 6,015.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,942/16,418.64 = 6,015.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,942x = 16,418.64 × 6,015.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,942x = 98,766,657.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,766,657.29/10,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,026.38

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