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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,996.39, 16,472.61 and 6,611.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,996.39, 16,472.61 and 6,611.47 is: 9,903.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,996.39 : 16,472.61 = 6,611.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,996.39/16,472.61 = 6,611.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,996.39x = 16,472.61 × 6,611.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,996.39x = 108,908,166.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,908,166.84/10,996.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,903.99

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