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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,959.60, 16,437.48 and 6,027.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,959.60, 16,437.48 and 6,027.60 is: 9,040.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,959.60 : 16,437.48 = 6,027.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,959.60/16,437.48 = 6,027.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,959.60x = 16,437.48 × 6,027.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,959.60x = 99,078,554.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,078,554.45/10,959.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,040.34

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