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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,976.70, 16,469.28 and 6,597.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,976.70, 16,469.28 and 6,597.30 is: 9,898.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,976.70 : 16,469.28 = 6,597.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,976.70/16,469.28 = 6,597.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,976.70x = 16,469.28 × 6,597.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,976.70x = 108,652,780.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,652,780.94/10,976.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,898.49

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