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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,897.32, 16,348.80 and 3,502.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,897.32, 16,348.80 and 3,502.82 is: 5,255.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,897.32 : 16,348.80 = 3,502.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,897.32/16,348.80 = 3,502.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,897.32x = 16,348.80 × 3,502.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,897.32x = 57,266,903.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,266,903.62/10,897.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,255.14

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