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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,966.70, 16,431.60 and 6,039.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,966.70, 16,431.60 and 6,039.80 is: 9,049.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,966.70 : 16,431.60 = 6,039.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,966.70/16,431.60 = 6,039.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,966.70x = 16,431.60 × 6,039.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,966.70x = 99,243,577.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,243,577.68/10,966.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,049.54

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