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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,963.62, 16,443.80 and 4,036.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,963.62, 16,443.80 and 4,036.50 is: 6,054.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,963.62 : 16,443.80 = 4,036.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,963.62/16,443.80 = 4,036.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,963.62x = 16,443.80 × 4,036.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,963.62x = 66,375,398.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,375,398.70/10,963.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,054.15

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