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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,691.22, 16,038.34 and 3,296.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,691.22, 16,038.34 and 3,296.28 is: 4,944.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,691.22 : 16,038.34 = 3,296.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,691.22/16,038.34 = 3,296.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,691.22x = 16,038.34 × 3,296.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,691.22x = 52,866,859.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,866,859.38/10,691.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,944.89

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