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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,973.78, 16,463.86 and 3,953.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,973.78, 16,463.86 and 3,953.66 is: 5,931.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,973.78 : 16,463.86 = 3,953.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,973.78/16,463.86 = 3,953.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,973.78x = 16,463.86 × 3,953.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,973.78x = 65,092,504.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,092,504.73/10,973.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,931.64

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