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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,995.35, 16,498.80 and 6,001.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,995.35, 16,498.80 and 6,001.29 is: 9,005.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,995.35 : 16,498.80 = 6,001.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,995.35/16,498.80 = 6,001.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,995.35x = 16,498.80 × 6,001.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,995.35x = 99,014,083.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,014,083.45/10,995.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,005.09

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