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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,960.04, 16,444.20 and 6,580.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,960.04, 16,444.20 and 6,580.54 is: 9,873.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,960.04 : 16,444.20 = 6,580.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,960.04/16,444.20 = 6,580.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,960.04x = 16,444.20 × 6,580.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,960.04x = 108,211,715.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,211,715.87/10,960.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,873.30

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