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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,811.36, 16,220.04 and 3,415.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,811.36, 16,220.04 and 3,415.64 is: 5,124.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,811.36 : 16,220.04 = 3,415.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,811.36/16,220.04 = 3,415.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,811.36x = 16,220.04 × 3,415.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,811.36x = 55,401,817.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,401,817.43/10,811.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,124.41

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