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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,949.79, 16,426.35 and 4,023.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,949.79, 16,426.35 and 4,023.75 is: 6,036.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,949.79 : 16,426.35 = 4,023.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,949.79/16,426.35 = 4,023.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,949.79x = 16,426.35 × 4,023.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,949.79x = 66,095,525.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,095,525.81/10,949.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,036.24

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