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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,803.13, 16,203.57 and 3,407.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,803.13, 16,203.57 and 3,407.38 is: 5,110.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,803.13 : 16,203.57 = 3,407.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,803.13/16,203.57 = 3,407.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,803.13x = 16,203.57 × 3,407.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,803.13x = 55,211,720.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,211,720.35/10,803.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,110.72

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