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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,975.22, 16,462.83 and 6,042.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,975.22, 16,462.83 and 6,042.32 is: 9,063.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,975.22 : 16,462.83 = 6,042.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,975.22/16,462.83 = 6,042.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,975.22x = 16,462.83 × 6,042.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,975.22x = 99,473,686.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,473,686.97/10,975.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,063.48

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