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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,973.54, 16,460.28 and 4,404.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,973.54, 16,460.28 and 4,404.34 is: 6,606.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,973.54 : 16,460.28 = 4,404.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,973.54/16,460.28 = 4,404.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,973.54x = 16,460.28 × 4,404.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,973.54x = 72,496,690.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,496,690.19/10,973.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,606.50

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