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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,967.40, 16,452.90 and 6,039.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,967.40, 16,452.90 and 6,039.36 is: 9,060.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,967.40 : 16,452.90 = 6,039.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,967.40/16,452.90 = 6,039.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,967.40x = 16,452.90 × 6,039.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,967.40x = 99,364,986.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,364,986.14/10,967.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,060.03

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