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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,954.98, 16,405.74 and 6,263.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,954.98, 16,405.74 and 6,263.46 is: 9,379.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,954.98 : 16,405.74 = 6,263.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,954.98/16,405.74 = 6,263.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,954.98x = 16,405.74 × 6,263.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,954.98x = 102,756,696.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,756,696.26/10,954.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,379.91

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