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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,061.91, 24,079.01 and 6,208.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,061.91, 24,079.01 and 6,208.10 is: 9,306.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,061.91 : 24,079.01 = 6,208.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,061.91/24,079.01 = 6,208.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,061.91x = 24,079.01 × 6,208.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,061.91x = 149,484,750.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,484,750.55/16,061.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,306.79

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