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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,905.96, 16,357.32 and 3,980.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,905.96, 16,357.32 and 3,980.46 is: 5,970.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,905.96 : 16,357.32 = 3,980.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,905.96/16,357.32 = 3,980.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,905.96x = 16,357.32 × 3,980.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,905.96x = 65,109,657.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,109,657.97/10,905.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,970.10

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