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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,984.62, 16,473.51 and 3,963.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,984.62, 16,473.51 and 3,963.72 is: 5,944.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,984.62 : 16,473.51 = 3,963.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,984.62/16,473.51 = 3,963.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,984.62x = 16,473.51 × 3,963.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,984.62x = 65,296,395.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,296,395.92/10,984.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,944.35

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