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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,888.92, 16,330.77 and 3,492

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,888.92, 16,330.77 and 3,492 is: 5,237.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,888.92 : 16,330.77 = 3,492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,888.92/16,330.77 = 3,492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,888.92x = 16,330.77 × 3,492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,888.92x = 57,027,048.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,027,048.84/10,888.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,237.16

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