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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,895.78, 16,348.80 and 5,354.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,895.78, 16,348.80 and 5,354.30 is: 8,033.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,895.78 : 16,348.80 = 5,354.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,895.78/16,348.80 = 5,354.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,895.78x = 16,348.80 × 5,354.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,895.78x = 87,536,379.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,536,379.84/10,895.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,033.97

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