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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,955.64, 16,426.26 and 3,932.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,955.64, 16,426.26 and 3,932.12 is: 5,895.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,955.64 : 16,426.26 = 3,932.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,955.64/16,426.26 = 3,932.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,955.64x = 16,426.26 × 3,932.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,955.64x = 64,590,025.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,590,025.47/10,955.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,895.60

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