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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,985.39, 16,489.02 and 6,057.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,985.39, 16,489.02 and 6,057.35 is: 9,092.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,985.39 : 16,489.02 = 6,057.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,985.39/16,489.02 = 6,057.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,985.39x = 16,489.02 × 6,057.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,985.39x = 99,879,708.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,879,708.93/10,985.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,092.05

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