Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,989.12, 16,483.68 and 4,062
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 10,989.12, 16,483.68 and 4,062 is: 6,093
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,989.12 : 16,483.68 = 4,062 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,989.12/16,483.68 = 4,062/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,989.12x = 16,483.68 × 4,062 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,989.12x = 66,956,708.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66,956,708.16/10,989.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,093
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