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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,983.72, 16,472.38 and 6,302.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,983.72, 16,472.38 and 6,302.94 is: 9,452.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,983.72 : 16,472.38 = 6,302.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,983.72/16,472.38 = 6,302.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,983.72x = 16,472.38 × 6,302.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,983.72x = 103,824,324.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,824,324.68/10,983.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,452.56

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