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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,885.92, 16,327.98 and 3,093.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,885.92, 16,327.98 and 3,093.72 is: 4,640.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,885.92 : 16,327.98 = 3,093.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,885.92/16,327.98 = 3,093.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,885.92x = 16,327.98 × 3,093.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,885.92x = 50,514,198.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,514,198.29/10,885.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.32

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