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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,974.76, 16,462.70 and 6,293.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,974.76, 16,462.70 and 6,293.52 is: 9,440.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,974.76 : 16,462.70 = 6,293.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,974.76/16,462.70 = 6,293.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,974.76x = 16,462.70 × 6,293.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,974.76x = 103,608,331.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,608,331.70/10,974.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,440.60

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