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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,903.37, 16,359.92 and 3,976.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,903.37, 16,359.92 and 3,976.25 is: 5,966.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,903.37 : 16,359.92 = 3,976.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,903.37/16,359.92 = 3,976.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,903.37x = 16,359.92 × 3,976.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,903.37x = 65,051,112.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,051,112.02/10,903.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,966.15

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