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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,950.63, 16,414.96 and 4,277.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,950.63, 16,414.96 and 4,277.94 is: 6,412.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,950.63 : 16,414.96 = 4,277.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,950.63/16,414.96 = 4,277.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,950.63x = 16,414.96 × 4,277.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,950.63x = 70,222,213.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,222,213.98/10,950.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,412.62

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