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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,942.56, 16,417.62 and 6,005.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,942.56, 16,417.62 and 6,005.88 is: 9,010.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,942.56 : 16,417.62 = 6,005.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,942.56/16,417.62 = 6,005.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,942.56x = 16,417.62 × 6,005.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,942.56x = 98,602,255.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,602,255.61/10,942.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,010.89

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