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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,841.22, 16,260.48 and 3,445.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,841.22, 16,260.48 and 3,445.74 is: 5,168.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,841.22 : 16,260.48 = 3,445.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,841.22/16,260.48 = 3,445.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,841.22x = 16,260.48 × 3,445.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,841.22x = 56,029,386.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,029,386.36/10,841.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,168.18

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