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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,992.21, 16,466.34 and 6,607.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,992.21, 16,466.34 and 6,607.26 is: 9,897.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,992.21 : 16,466.34 = 6,607.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,992.21/16,466.34 = 6,607.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,992.21x = 16,466.34 × 6,607.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,992.21x = 108,797,389.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,797,389.63/10,992.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,897.68

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