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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,943.83, 16,414.19 and 6,248.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,943.83, 16,414.19 and 6,248.60 is: 9,372.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,943.83 : 16,414.19 = 6,248.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,943.83/16,414.19 = 6,248.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,943.83x = 16,414.19 × 6,248.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,943.83x = 102,565,707.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,565,707.63/10,943.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,372.01

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