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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,994.60, 16,497.68 and 6,000.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,994.60, 16,497.68 and 6,000.54 is: 9,003.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,994.60 : 16,497.68 = 6,000.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,994.60/16,497.68 = 6,000.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,994.60x = 16,497.68 × 6,000.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,994.60x = 98,994,958.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,994,958.74/10,994.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,003.97

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