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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,962.80, 16,444.20 and 4,036.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,962.80, 16,444.20 and 4,036.40 is: 6,054.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,962.80 : 16,444.20 = 4,036.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,962.80/16,444.20 = 4,036.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,962.80x = 16,444.20 × 4,036.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,962.80x = 66,375,368.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,375,368.88/10,962.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,054.60

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