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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,997.70, 16,496.55 and 6,332.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,997.70, 16,496.55 and 6,332.10 is: 9,498.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,997.70 : 16,496.55 = 6,332.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,997.70/16,496.55 = 6,332.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,997.70x = 16,496.55 × 6,332.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,997.70x = 104,457,804.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,457,804.26/10,997.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,498.15

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