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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,909.68, 16,366.86 and 3,984

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,909.68, 16,366.86 and 3,984 is: 5,976.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,909.68 : 16,366.86 = 3,984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,909.68/16,366.86 = 3,984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,909.68x = 16,366.86 × 3,984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,909.68x = 65,205,570.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,205,570.24/10,909.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,976.85

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