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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,741.29, 16,110.74 and 3,345.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,741.29, 16,110.74 and 3,345.13 is: 5,017.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,741.29 : 16,110.74 = 3,345.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,741.29/16,110.74 = 3,345.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,741.29x = 16,110.74 × 3,345.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,741.29x = 53,892,523.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,892,523.88/10,741.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,017.32

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