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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,942.88, 16,416.48 and 4,017.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,942.88, 16,416.48 and 4,017.44 is: 6,026.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,942.88 : 16,416.48 = 4,017.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,942.88/16,416.48 = 4,017.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,942.88x = 16,416.48 × 4,017.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,942.88x = 65,952,223.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,952,223.41/10,942.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,026.95

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