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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,835.57, 16,253.91 and 3,440.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,835.57, 16,253.91 and 3,440.61 is: 5,161.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,835.57 : 16,253.91 = 3,440.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,835.57/16,253.91 = 3,440.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,835.57x = 16,253.91 × 3,440.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,835.57x = 55,923,365.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,923,365.29/10,835.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,161.09

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