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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,804.36, 16,196.80 and 3,877.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,804.36, 16,196.80 and 3,877.24 is: 5,812.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,804.36 : 16,196.80 = 3,877.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,804.36/16,196.80 = 3,877.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,804.36x = 16,196.80 × 3,877.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,804.36x = 62,798,880.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,798,880.83/10,804.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,812.36

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