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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,898.47, 16,348.26 and 3,502.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,898.47, 16,348.26 and 3,502.36 is: 5,253.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,898.47 : 16,348.26 = 3,502.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,898.47/16,348.26 = 3,502.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,898.47x = 16,348.26 × 3,502.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,898.47x = 57,257,491.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,257,491.89/10,898.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,253.72

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