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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,893.59, 16,338.83 and 3,497.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,893.59, 16,338.83 and 3,497.09 is: 5,245.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,893.59 : 16,338.83 = 3,497.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,893.59/16,338.83 = 3,497.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,893.59x = 16,338.83 × 3,497.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,893.59x = 57,138,286.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,138,286.05/10,893.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,245.13

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