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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,951.01, 16,429.35 and 6,276.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,951.01, 16,429.35 and 6,276.30 is: 9,416.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,951.01 : 16,429.35 = 6,276.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,951.01/16,429.35 = 6,276.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,951.01x = 16,429.35 × 6,276.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,951.01x = 103,115,529.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,115,529.41/10,951.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,416.08

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