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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,962.91, 16,444.33 and 3,942.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,962.91, 16,444.33 and 3,942.91 is: 5,914.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,962.91 : 16,444.33 = 3,942.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,962.91/16,444.33 = 3,942.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,962.91x = 16,444.33 × 3,942.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,962.91x = 64,838,588.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,838,588.63/10,962.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,914.36

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