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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,744.34, 16,109.36 and 5,481.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,744.34, 16,109.36 and 5,481.26 is: 8,218.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,744.34 : 16,109.36 = 5,481.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,744.34/16,109.36 = 5,481.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,744.34x = 16,109.36 × 5,481.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,744.34x = 88,299,482.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,299,482.64/10,744.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,218.24

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