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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,985.60, 16,468.80 and 6,598.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,985.60, 16,468.80 and 6,598.40 is: 9,891.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,985.60 : 16,468.80 = 6,598.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,985.60/16,468.80 = 6,598.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,985.60x = 16,468.80 × 6,598.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,985.60x = 108,667,729.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,667,729.92/10,985.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,891.83

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