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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,960.62, 16,439.46 and 6,265.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,960.62, 16,439.46 and 6,265.38 is: 9,397.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,960.62 : 16,439.46 = 6,265.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,960.62/16,439.46 = 6,265.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,960.62x = 16,439.46 × 6,265.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,960.62x = 102,999,463.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,999,463.89/10,960.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,397.23

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