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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,953.18, 16,429.77 and 3,055.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,953.18, 16,429.77 and 3,055.71 is: 4,583.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,953.18 : 16,429.77 = 3,055.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,953.18/16,429.77 = 3,055.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,953.18x = 16,429.77 × 3,055.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,953.18x = 50,204,612.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,204,612.49/10,953.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,583.57

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