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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,942.94, 16,403.06 and 5,094.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,942.94, 16,403.06 and 5,094.74 is: 7,636.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,942.94 : 16,403.06 = 5,094.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,942.94/16,403.06 = 5,094.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,942.94x = 16,403.06 × 5,094.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,942.94x = 83,569,325.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,569,325.90/10,942.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,636.83

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