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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,985.27, 16,488.84 and 6,057.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,985.27, 16,488.84 and 6,057.23 is: 9,091.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,985.27 : 16,488.84 = 6,057.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,985.27/16,488.84 = 6,057.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,985.27x = 16,488.84 × 6,057.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,985.27x = 99,876,583.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,876,583.58/10,985.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,091.87

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