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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,814.49, 16,220.33 and 3,419.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,814.49, 16,220.33 and 3,419.69 is: 5,129.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,814.49 : 16,220.33 = 3,419.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,814.49/16,220.33 = 3,419.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,814.49x = 16,220.33 × 3,419.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,814.49x = 55,468,483.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,468,483.20/10,814.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,129.09

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