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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,977.19, 16,454.85 and 6,049.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,977.19, 16,454.85 and 6,049.15 is: 9,067.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,977.19 : 16,454.85 = 6,049.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,977.19/16,454.85 = 6,049.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,977.19x = 16,454.85 × 6,049.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,977.19x = 99,537,792.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,537,792.06/10,977.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,067.70

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