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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,954.74, 16,421.04 and 6,273.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,954.74, 16,421.04 and 6,273.12 is: 9,403.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,954.74 : 16,421.04 = 6,273.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,954.74/16,421.04 = 6,273.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,954.74x = 16,421.04 × 6,273.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,954.74x = 103,011,154.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,011,154.44/10,954.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,403.34

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