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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,887.93, 16,333.34 and 3,489.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,887.93, 16,333.34 and 3,489.93 is: 5,235.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,887.93 : 16,333.34 = 3,489.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,887.93/16,333.34 = 3,489.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,887.93x = 16,333.34 × 3,489.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,887.93x = 57,002,213.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,002,213.27/10,887.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,235.36

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