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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,985.51, 16,480.69 and 6,052.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,985.51, 16,480.69 and 6,052.61 is: 9,080.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,985.51 : 16,480.69 = 6,052.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,985.51/16,480.69 = 6,052.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,985.51x = 16,480.69 × 6,052.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,985.51x = 99,751,189.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,751,189.10/10,985.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,080.25

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