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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,946.48, 16,421.34 and 4,020.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,946.48, 16,421.34 and 4,020.44 is: 6,031.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,946.48 : 16,421.34 = 4,020.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,946.48/16,421.34 = 4,020.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,946.48x = 16,421.34 × 4,020.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,946.48x = 66,021,012.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,021,012.19/10,946.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,031.25

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