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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,952.28, 16,428.36 and 4,026.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,952.28, 16,428.36 and 4,026.84 is: 6,040.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,952.28 : 16,428.36 = 4,026.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,952.28/16,428.36 = 4,026.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,952.28x = 16,428.36 × 4,026.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,952.28x = 66,154,377.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,154,377.18/10,952.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,040.24

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