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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,963.59, 16,448.22 and 6,285.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,963.59, 16,448.22 and 6,285.84 is: 9,430.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,963.59 : 16,448.22 = 6,285.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,963.59/16,448.22 = 6,285.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,963.59x = 16,448.22 × 6,285.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,963.59x = 103,390,879.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,390,879.20/10,963.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,430.39

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