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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,814.91, 16,222.26 and 3,419.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,814.91, 16,222.26 and 3,419.37 is: 5,129.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,814.91 : 16,222.26 = 3,419.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,814.91/16,222.26 = 3,419.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,814.91x = 16,222.26 × 3,419.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,814.91x = 55,469,810.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,469,810.97/10,814.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,129.02

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