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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,868.91, 16,295.39 and 3,469.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,868.91, 16,295.39 and 3,469.11 is: 5,201.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,868.91 : 16,295.39 = 3,469.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,868.91/16,295.39 = 3,469.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,868.91x = 16,295.39 × 3,469.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,868.91x = 56,530,418.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,530,418.93/10,868.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,201.11

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