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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,976.31, 16,479.05 and 6,048.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,976.31, 16,479.05 and 6,048.27 is: 9,080.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,976.31 : 16,479.05 = 6,048.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,976.31/16,479.05 = 6,048.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,976.31x = 16,479.05 × 6,048.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,976.31x = 99,669,713.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,669,713.50/10,976.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,080.44

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