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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,916.36, 16,369.68 and 3,986

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,916.36, 16,369.68 and 3,986 is: 5,977.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,916.36 : 16,369.68 = 3,986 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,916.36/16,369.68 = 3,986/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,916.36x = 16,369.68 × 3,986
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,916.36x = 65,249,544.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,249,544.48/10,916.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,977.23

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