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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,954.68, 16,433.57 and 3,556.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,954.68, 16,433.57 and 3,556.77 is: 5,335.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,954.68 : 16,433.57 = 3,556.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,954.68/16,433.57 = 3,556.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,954.68x = 16,433.57 × 3,556.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,954.68x = 58,450,428.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,450,428.77/10,954.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,335.66

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