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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,962.66, 16,442.16 and 3,941.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,962.66, 16,442.16 and 3,941.25 is: 5,911.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,962.66 : 16,442.16 = 3,941.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,962.66/16,442.16 = 3,941.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,962.66x = 16,442.16 × 3,941.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,962.66x = 64,802,701.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,802,701.32/10,962.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,911.22

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