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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,992.52, 16,491.18 and 6,059.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,992.52, 16,491.18 and 6,059.60 is: 9,090.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,992.52 : 16,491.18 = 6,059.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,992.52/16,491.18 = 6,059.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,992.52x = 16,491.18 × 6,059.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,992.52x = 99,929,954.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,929,954.33/10,992.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,090.72

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