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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,806.48, 16,211.52 and 3,409.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,806.48, 16,211.52 and 3,409.20 is: 5,114.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,806.48 : 16,211.52 = 3,409.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,806.48/16,211.52 = 3,409.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,806.48x = 16,211.52 × 3,409.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,806.48x = 55,268,313.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,268,313.98/10,806.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,114.37

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