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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,949.99, 16,398.63 and 6,255.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,949.99, 16,398.63 and 6,255.77 is: 9,368.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,949.99 : 16,398.63 = 6,255.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,949.99/16,398.63 = 6,255.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,949.99x = 16,398.63 × 6,255.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,949.99x = 102,585,975.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,585,975.60/10,949.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,368.60

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