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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,970.04, 16,447.38 and 4,042.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,970.04, 16,447.38 and 4,042.68 is: 6,061.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,970.04 : 16,447.38 = 4,042.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,970.04/16,447.38 = 4,042.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,970.04x = 16,447.38 × 4,042.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,970.04x = 66,491,494.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,491,494.18/10,970.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,061.19

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