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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,950.89, 16,427.21 and 4,373.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,950.89, 16,427.21 and 4,373.46 is: 6,560.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,950.89 : 16,427.21 = 4,373.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,950.89/16,427.21 = 4,373.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,950.89x = 16,427.21 × 4,373.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,950.89x = 71,843,723.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,843,723.98/10,950.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,560.54

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