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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,997.10, 16,501.43 and 6,003.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,997.10, 16,501.43 and 6,003.04 is: 9,007.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,997.10 : 16,501.43 = 6,003.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,997.10/16,501.43 = 6,003.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,997.10x = 16,501.43 × 6,003.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,997.10x = 99,058,744.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,058,744.35/10,997.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,007.72

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