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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,819.18, 16,231.64 and 3,423.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,819.18, 16,231.64 and 3,423.76 is: 5,136.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,819.18 : 16,231.64 = 3,423.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,819.18/16,231.64 = 3,423.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,819.18x = 16,231.64 × 3,423.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,819.18x = 55,573,239.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,573,239.77/10,819.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,136.55

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