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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,972.92, 16,435.77 and 6,279.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,972.92, 16,435.77 and 6,279.75 is: 9,406.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,972.92 : 16,435.77 = 6,279.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,972.92/16,435.77 = 6,279.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,972.92x = 16,435.77 × 6,279.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,972.92x = 103,212,526.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,212,526.66/10,972.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,406.11

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