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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,976.40, 16,464.60 and 6,591.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,976.40, 16,464.60 and 6,591.60 is: 9,887.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,976.40 : 16,464.60 = 6,591.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,976.40/16,464.60 = 6,591.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,976.40x = 16,464.60 × 6,591.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,976.40x = 108,528,057.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,528,057.36/10,976.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,887.40

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