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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,960.38, 16,433.37 and 3,936.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,960.38, 16,433.37 and 3,936.87 is: 5,902.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,960.38 : 16,433.37 = 3,936.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,960.38/16,433.37 = 3,936.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,960.38x = 16,433.37 × 3,936.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,960.38x = 64,696,041.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,696,041.35/10,960.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,902.72

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