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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,966.40, 16,450.68 and 4,040

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,966.40, 16,450.68 and 4,040 is: 6,060.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,966.40 : 16,450.68 = 4,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,966.40/16,450.68 = 4,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,966.40x = 16,450.68 × 4,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,966.40x = 66,460,747.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,460,747.20/10,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,060.40

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