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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,740.58, 16,111.48 and 3,346.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,740.58, 16,111.48 and 3,346.08 is: 5,019.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,740.58 : 16,111.48 = 3,346.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,740.58/16,111.48 = 3,346.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,740.58x = 16,111.48 × 3,346.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,740.58x = 53,910,301.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,910,301.00/10,740.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,019.31

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