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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,983.04, 16,466.88 and 4,055.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,983.04, 16,466.88 and 4,055.68 is: 6,080.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,983.04 : 16,466.88 = 4,055.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,983.04/16,466.88 = 4,055.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,983.04x = 16,466.88 × 4,055.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,983.04x = 66,784,395.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,784,395.88/10,983.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,080.68

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