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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,759.41, 16,142.16 and 3,363.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,759.41, 16,142.16 and 3,363.96 is: 5,046.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,759.41 : 16,142.16 = 3,363.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,759.41/16,142.16 = 3,363.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,759.41x = 16,142.16 × 3,363.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,759.41x = 54,301,580.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,301,580.55/10,759.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,046.89

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