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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,864.11, 16,298.71 and 3,367.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,864.11, 16,298.71 and 3,367.28 is: 5,051.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,864.11 : 16,298.71 = 3,367.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,864.11/16,298.71 = 3,367.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,864.11x = 16,298.71 × 3,367.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,864.11x = 54,882,272.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,882,272.91/10,864.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,051.70

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