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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,803.30, 16,205.50 and 3,408.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,803.30, 16,205.50 and 3,408.32 is: 5,112.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,803.30 : 16,205.50 = 3,408.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,803.30/16,205.50 = 3,408.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,803.30x = 16,205.50 × 3,408.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,803.30x = 55,233,529.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,233,529.76/10,803.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,112.65

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