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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,995.10, 16,498.43 and 6,001.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,995.10, 16,498.43 and 6,001.04 is: 9,004.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,995.10 : 16,498.43 = 6,001.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,995.10/16,498.43 = 6,001.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,995.10x = 16,498.43 × 6,001.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,995.10x = 99,007,738.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,007,738.37/10,995.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,004.71

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