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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,962.12, 16,441.56 and 4,035

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,962.12, 16,441.56 and 4,035 is: 6,051.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,962.12 : 16,441.56 = 4,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,962.12/16,441.56 = 4,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,962.12x = 16,441.56 × 4,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,962.12x = 66,341,694.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,341,694.60/10,962.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,051.90

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