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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,972.41, 16,420.33 and 8,974.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,972.41, 16,420.33 and 8,974.95 is: 13,431.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,972.41 : 16,420.33 = 8,974.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,972.41/16,420.33 = 8,974.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,972.41x = 16,420.33 × 8,974.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,972.41x = 147,371,640.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,371,640.73/10,972.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,431.11

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