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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,957.59, 16,434.93 and 6,262.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,957.59, 16,434.93 and 6,262.38 is: 9,392.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,957.59 : 16,434.93 = 6,262.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,957.59/16,434.93 = 6,262.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,957.59x = 16,434.93 × 6,262.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,957.59x = 102,921,776.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,921,776.93/10,957.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,392.74

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