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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,950.30, 16,437.60 and 6,029.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,950.30, 16,437.60 and 6,029.55 is: 9,051.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,950.30 : 16,437.60 = 6,029.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,950.30/16,437.60 = 6,029.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,950.30x = 16,437.60 × 6,029.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,950.30x = 99,111,331.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,111,331.08/10,950.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,051.02

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