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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,983.40, 16,433.94 and 6,524.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,983.40, 16,433.94 and 6,524.74 is: 9,762.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,983.40 : 16,433.94 = 6,524.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,983.40/16,433.94 = 6,524.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,983.40x = 16,433.94 × 6,524.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,983.40x = 107,227,185.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,227,185.68/10,983.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,762.66

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