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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,966.44, 16,441.98 and 5,119.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,966.44, 16,441.98 and 5,119.56 is: 7,675.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,966.44 : 16,441.98 = 5,119.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,966.44/16,441.98 = 5,119.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,966.44x = 16,441.98 × 5,119.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,966.44x = 84,175,703.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,175,703.13/10,966.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,675.75

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