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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,835.84, 16,253.70 and 3,440.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,835.84, 16,253.70 and 3,440.13 is: 5,160.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,835.84 : 16,253.70 = 3,440.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,835.84/16,253.70 = 3,440.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,835.84x = 16,253.70 × 3,440.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,835.84x = 55,914,840.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,914,840.98/10,835.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,160.18

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