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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,944.76, 16,413.90 and 5,747.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,944.76, 16,413.90 and 5,747.80 is: 8,620.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,944.76 : 16,413.90 = 5,747.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,944.76/16,413.90 = 5,747.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,944.76x = 16,413.90 × 5,747.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,944.76x = 94,343,814.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,343,814.42/10,944.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,620.00

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