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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,984.13, 16,476.46 and 3,964.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,984.13, 16,476.46 and 3,964.73 is: 5,947.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,984.13 : 16,476.46 = 3,964.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,984.13/16,476.46 = 3,964.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,984.13x = 16,476.46 × 3,964.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,984.13x = 65,324,715.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,324,715.26/10,984.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,947.19

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