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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,966.82, 16,442.94 and 6,038.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,966.82, 16,442.94 and 6,038.78 is: 9,054.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,966.82 : 16,442.94 = 6,038.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,966.82/16,442.94 = 6,038.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,966.82x = 16,442.94 × 6,038.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,966.82x = 99,295,297.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,295,297.21/10,966.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,054.16

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