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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,992.58, 16,493.42 and 6,061.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,992.58, 16,493.42 and 6,061.80 is: 9,095.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,992.58 : 16,493.42 = 6,061.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,992.58/16,493.42 = 6,061.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,992.58x = 16,493.42 × 6,061.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,992.58x = 99,979,813.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,979,813.36/10,992.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,095.21

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