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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,948.17, 16,423.87 and 4,022.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,948.17, 16,423.87 and 4,022.13 is: 6,033.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,948.17 : 16,423.87 = 4,022.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,948.17/16,423.87 = 4,022.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,948.17x = 16,423.87 × 4,022.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,948.17x = 66,058,940.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,058,940.24/10,948.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,033.79

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