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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,964.99, 16,449.93 and 3,174.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,964.99, 16,449.93 and 3,174.41 is: 4,762.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,964.99 : 16,449.93 = 3,174.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,964.99/16,449.93 = 3,174.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,964.99x = 16,449.93 × 3,174.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,964.99x = 52,218,822.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,218,822.29/10,964.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,762.32

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