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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,963.36, 16,440.96 and 3,941.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,963.36, 16,440.96 and 3,941.46 is: 5,910.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,963.36 : 16,440.96 = 3,941.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,963.36/16,440.96 = 3,941.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,963.36x = 16,440.96 × 3,941.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,963.36x = 64,801,335.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,801,335.25/10,963.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,910.72

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