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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,893.78, 16,339.11 and 3,497.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,893.78, 16,339.11 and 3,497.28 is: 5,245.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,893.78 : 16,339.11 = 3,497.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,893.78/16,339.11 = 3,497.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,893.78x = 16,339.11 × 3,497.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,893.78x = 57,142,442.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,142,442.62/10,893.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,245.42

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