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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,969.83, 16,426.73 and 6,034.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,969.83, 16,426.73 and 6,034.10 is: 9,035.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,969.83 : 16,426.73 = 6,034.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,969.83/16,426.73 = 6,034.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,969.83x = 16,426.73 × 6,034.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,969.83x = 99,120,464.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,120,464.44/10,969.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,035.73

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