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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,985.28, 16,470.24 and 6,604.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,985.28, 16,470.24 and 6,604.48 is: 9,902.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,985.28 : 16,470.24 = 6,604.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,985.28/16,470.24 = 6,604.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,985.28x = 16,470.24 × 6,604.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,985.28x = 108,777,370.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,777,370.68/10,985.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,902.10

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