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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,897.76, 16,346.34 and 3,502.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,897.76, 16,346.34 and 3,502.16 is: 5,253.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,897.76 : 16,346.34 = 3,502.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,897.76/16,346.34 = 3,502.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,897.76x = 16,346.34 × 3,502.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,897.76x = 57,247,498.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,247,498.09/10,897.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,253.14

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