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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,947.76, 16,433.04 and 5,110

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,947.76, 16,433.04 and 5,110 is: 7,670.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,947.76 : 16,433.04 = 5,110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,947.76/16,433.04 = 5,110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,947.76x = 16,433.04 × 5,110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,947.76x = 83,972,834.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,972,834.40/10,947.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,670.32

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