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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,841.82, 16,264.74 and 3,444.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,841.82, 16,264.74 and 3,444.30 is: 5,167.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,841.82 : 16,264.74 = 3,444.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,841.82/16,264.74 = 3,444.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,841.82x = 16,264.74 × 3,444.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,841.82x = 56,020,643.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,020,643.98/10,841.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,167.09

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