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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,966.28, 16,447.58 and 3,944.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,966.28, 16,447.58 and 3,944.87 is: 5,916.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,966.28 : 16,447.58 = 3,944.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,966.28/16,447.58 = 3,944.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,966.28x = 16,447.58 × 3,944.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,966.28x = 64,883,462.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,883,462.95/10,966.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,916.64

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