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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,966.49, 16,421.67 and 6,030.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,966.49, 16,421.67 and 6,030.69 is: 9,030.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,966.49 : 16,421.67 = 6,030.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,966.49/16,421.67 = 6,030.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,966.49x = 16,421.67 × 6,030.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,966.49x = 99,033,939.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,033,939.47/10,966.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,030.60

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