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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,960.32, 16,442.10 and 4,034.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,960.32, 16,442.10 and 4,034.28 is: 6,052.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,960.32 : 16,442.10 = 4,034.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,960.32/16,442.10 = 4,034.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,960.32x = 16,442.10 × 4,034.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,960.32x = 66,332,035.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,332,035.19/10,960.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,052.02

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