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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,982.10, 16,473.15 and 6,049.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,982.10, 16,473.15 and 6,049.20 is: 9,073.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,982.10 : 16,473.15 = 6,049.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,982.10/16,473.15 = 6,049.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,982.10x = 16,473.15 × 6,049.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,982.10x = 99,649,378.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,649,378.98/10,982.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,073.80

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