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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,976.92, 16,466.70 and 3,955.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,976.92, 16,466.70 and 3,955.84 is: 5,934.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,976.92 : 16,466.70 = 3,955.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,976.92/16,466.70 = 3,955.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,976.92x = 16,466.70 × 3,955.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,976.92x = 65,139,630.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,139,630.53/10,976.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,934.24

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