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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,989.54, 16,483.77 and 4,063.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,989.54, 16,483.77 and 4,063.50 is: 6,095.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,989.54 : 16,483.77 = 4,063.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,989.54/16,483.77 = 4,063.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,989.54x = 16,483.77 × 4,063.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,989.54x = 66,981,799.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,981,799.40/10,989.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,095.05

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