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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,942.13, 16,414.95 and 4,705.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,942.13, 16,414.95 and 4,705.13 is: 7,058.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,942.13 : 16,414.95 = 4,705.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,942.13/16,414.95 = 4,705.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,942.13x = 16,414.95 × 4,705.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,942.13x = 77,234,473.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,234,473.69/10,942.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,058.45

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