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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,946.04, 16,425.72 and 4,021.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,946.04, 16,425.72 and 4,021.08 is: 6,034.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,946.04 : 16,425.72 = 4,021.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,946.04/16,425.72 = 4,021.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,946.04x = 16,425.72 × 4,021.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,946.04x = 66,049,134.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,049,134.18/10,946.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,034.07

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