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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,963.95, 16,438.63 and 6,035.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,963.95, 16,438.63 and 6,035.91 is: 9,049.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,963.95 : 16,438.63 = 6,035.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,963.95/16,438.63 = 6,035.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,963.95x = 16,438.63 × 6,035.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,963.95x = 99,222,091.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,222,091.20/10,963.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,049.85

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