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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,841.22, 16,261.74 and 3,446.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,841.22, 16,261.74 and 3,446.24 is: 5,169.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,841.22 : 16,261.74 = 3,446.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,841.22/16,261.74 = 3,446.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,841.22x = 16,261.74 × 3,446.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,841.22x = 56,041,777.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,041,777.55/10,841.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,169.32

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