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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,741.92, 16,115.67 and 3,346.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,741.92, 16,115.67 and 3,346.50 is: 5,020.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,741.92 : 16,115.67 = 3,346.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,741.92/16,115.67 = 3,346.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,741.92x = 16,115.67 × 3,346.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,741.92x = 53,931,089.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,931,089.66/10,741.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,020.62

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