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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,991.01, 16,486.47 and 6,058.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,991.01, 16,486.47 and 6,058.05 is: 9,087.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,991.01 : 16,486.47 = 6,058.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,991.01/16,486.47 = 6,058.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,991.01x = 16,486.47 × 6,058.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,991.01x = 99,875,859.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,875,859.58/10,991.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,087.05

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