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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,836.32, 16,255.04 and 3,441.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,836.32, 16,255.04 and 3,441.35 is: 5,162.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,836.32 : 16,255.04 = 3,441.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,836.32/16,255.04 = 3,441.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,836.32x = 16,255.04 × 3,441.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,836.32x = 55,939,305.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,939,305.33/10,836.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,162.21

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