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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,963.63, 16,451.93 and 4,042.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,963.63, 16,451.93 and 4,042.99 is: 6,066.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,963.63 : 16,451.93 = 4,042.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,963.63/16,451.93 = 4,042.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,963.63x = 16,451.93 × 4,042.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,963.63x = 66,514,968.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,514,968.26/10,963.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,066.87

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