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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,948.44, 16,407.24 and 6,261.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,948.44, 16,407.24 and 6,261.42 is: 9,383.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,948.44 : 16,407.24 = 6,261.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,948.44/16,407.24 = 6,261.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,948.44x = 16,407.24 × 6,261.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,948.44x = 102,732,620.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,732,620.68/10,948.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,383.31

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