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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,962.95, 16,437.13 and 6,034.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,962.95, 16,437.13 and 6,034.91 is: 9,048.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,962.95 : 16,437.13 = 6,034.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,962.95/16,437.13 = 6,034.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,962.95x = 16,437.13 × 6,034.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,962.95x = 99,196,502.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,196,502.94/10,962.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,048.34

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