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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,985.52, 16,474.96 and 4,060.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,985.52, 16,474.96 and 4,060.56 is: 6,089.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,985.52 : 16,474.96 = 4,060.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,985.52/16,474.96 = 4,060.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,985.52x = 16,474.96 × 4,060.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,985.52x = 66,897,563.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,897,563.58/10,985.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,089.61

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