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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,802.12, 16,203.53 and 3,406.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,802.12, 16,203.53 and 3,406.65 is: 5,110.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,802.12 : 16,203.53 = 3,406.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,802.12/16,203.53 = 3,406.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,802.12x = 16,203.53 × 3,406.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,802.12x = 55,199,755.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,199,755.47/10,802.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,110.09

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