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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,819.39, 16,233.72 and 3,424.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,819.39, 16,233.72 and 3,424.45 is: 5,138.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,819.39 : 16,233.72 = 3,424.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,819.39/16,233.72 = 3,424.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,819.39x = 16,233.72 × 3,424.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,819.39x = 55,591,562.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,591,562.45/10,819.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,138.14

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