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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,953.30, 16,431.60 and 4,027.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,953.30, 16,431.60 and 4,027.26 is: 6,041.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,953.30 : 16,431.60 = 4,027.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,953.30/16,431.60 = 4,027.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,953.30x = 16,431.60 × 4,027.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,953.30x = 66,174,325.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,174,325.42/10,953.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,041.50

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