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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,801.72, 16,202.58 and 3,406.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,801.72, 16,202.58 and 3,406.76 is: 5,110.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,801.72 : 16,202.58 = 3,406.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,801.72/16,202.58 = 3,406.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,801.72x = 16,202.58 × 3,406.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,801.72x = 55,198,301.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,198,301.44/10,801.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,110.14

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