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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,741.67, 16,108.21 and 3,343.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,741.67, 16,108.21 and 3,343.87 is: 5,014.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,741.67 : 16,108.21 = 3,343.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,741.67/16,108.21 = 3,343.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,741.67x = 16,108.21 × 3,343.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,741.67x = 53,863,760.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,863,760.17/10,741.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,014.47

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