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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,975.26, 16,463.45 and 6,294.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,975.26, 16,463.45 and 6,294.02 is: 9,441.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,975.26 : 16,463.45 = 6,294.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,975.26/16,463.45 = 6,294.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,975.26x = 16,463.45 × 6,294.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,975.26x = 103,621,283.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,621,283.57/10,975.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,441.35

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