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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,994.93, 16,494.15 and 3,974.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,994.93, 16,494.15 and 3,974.23 is: 5,961.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,994.93 : 16,494.15 = 3,974.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,994.93/16,494.15 = 3,974.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,994.93x = 16,494.15 × 3,974.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,994.93x = 65,551,545.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,551,545.75/10,994.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,961.98

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