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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,881.62, 16,314.44 and 3,481.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,881.62, 16,314.44 and 3,481.82 is: 5,220.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,881.62 : 16,314.44 = 3,481.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,881.62/16,314.44 = 3,481.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,881.62x = 16,314.44 × 3,481.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,881.62x = 56,803,943.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,803,943.48/10,881.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,220.17

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