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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,941.62, 25,407.34 and 6,408.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,941.62, 25,407.34 and 6,408.11 is: 9,610.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,941.62 : 25,407.34 = 6,408.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,941.62/25,407.34 = 6,408.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,941.62x = 25,407.34 × 6,408.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,941.62x = 162,813,077.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,813,077.03/16,941.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,610.24

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