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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,955.74, 16,433.46 and 7,437.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,955.74, 16,433.46 and 7,437.04 is: 11,155.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,955.74 : 16,433.46 = 7,437.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,955.74/16,433.46 = 7,437.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,955.74x = 16,433.46 × 7,437.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,955.74x = 122,216,299.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,216,299.36/10,955.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,155.46

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