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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,960.60, 16,432.80 and 6,035.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,960.60, 16,432.80 and 6,035.80 is: 9,049.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,960.60 : 16,432.80 = 6,035.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,960.60/16,432.80 = 6,035.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,960.60x = 16,432.80 × 6,035.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,960.60x = 99,185,094.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,185,094.24/10,960.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,049.24

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