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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,960.54, 16,444.94 and 6,581.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,960.54, 16,444.94 and 6,581.05 is: 9,874.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,960.54 : 16,444.94 = 6,581.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,960.54/16,444.94 = 6,581.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,960.54x = 16,444.94 × 6,581.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,960.54x = 108,224,972.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,224,972.39/10,960.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,874.05

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