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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,984.89, 16,488.27 and 6,056.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,984.89, 16,488.27 and 6,056.85 is: 9,091.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,984.89 : 16,488.27 = 6,056.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,984.89/16,488.27 = 6,056.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,984.89x = 16,488.27 × 6,056.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,984.89x = 99,866,921.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,866,921.79/10,984.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,091.30

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