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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,892.40, 16,324.02 and 5,337.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,892.40, 16,324.02 and 5,337.24 is: 7,998.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,892.40 : 16,324.02 = 5,337.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,892.40/16,324.02 = 5,337.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,892.40x = 16,324.02 × 5,337.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,892.40x = 87,125,212.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,125,212.50/10,892.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,998.72

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