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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,971.96, 16,441.44 and 6,584.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,971.96, 16,441.44 and 6,584.64 is: 9,867.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,971.96 : 16,441.44 = 6,584.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,971.96/16,441.44 = 6,584.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,971.96x = 16,441.44 × 6,584.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,971.96x = 108,260,963.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,260,963.48/10,971.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,867.06

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