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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,976.28, 16,460.30 and 3,954.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,976.28, 16,460.30 and 3,954.40 is: 5,930.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,976.28 : 16,460.30 = 3,954.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,976.28/16,460.30 = 3,954.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,976.28x = 16,460.30 × 3,954.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,976.28x = 65,090,610.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,090,610.32/10,976.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,930.12

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