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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,977.80, 16,438.50 and 6,041.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,977.80, 16,438.50 and 6,041.93 is: 9,047.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,977.80 : 16,438.50 = 6,041.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,977.80/16,438.50 = 6,041.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,977.80x = 16,438.50 × 6,041.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,977.80x = 99,320,184.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,320,184.11/10,977.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,047.37

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