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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,744.38, 16,116.66 and 3,348.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,744.38, 16,116.66 and 3,348.54 is: 5,022.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,744.38 : 16,116.66 = 3,348.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,744.38/16,116.66 = 3,348.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,744.38x = 16,116.66 × 3,348.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,744.38x = 53,967,280.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,967,280.68/10,744.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,022.84

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