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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,984.51, 16,479.19 and 6,051.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,984.51, 16,479.19 and 6,051.61 is: 9,078.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,984.51 : 16,479.19 = 6,051.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,984.51/16,479.19 = 6,051.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,984.51x = 16,479.19 × 6,051.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,984.51x = 99,725,548.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,725,548.60/10,984.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,078.75

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