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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,984.13, 16,476.47 and 3,964.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,984.13, 16,476.47 and 3,964.74 is: 5,947.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,984.13 : 16,476.47 = 3,964.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,984.13/16,476.47 = 3,964.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,984.13x = 16,476.47 × 3,964.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,984.13x = 65,324,899.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,324,899.84/10,984.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,947.21

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