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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,940.87, 16,427.68 and 6,266.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,940.87, 16,427.68 and 6,266.16 is: 9,408.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,940.87 : 16,427.68 = 6,266.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,940.87/16,427.68 = 6,266.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,940.87x = 16,427.68 × 6,266.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,940.87x = 102,938,455.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,938,455.64/10,940.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,408.61

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