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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,922.52, 16,381.38 and 3,129.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,922.52, 16,381.38 and 3,129.24 is: 4,693.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,922.52 : 16,381.38 = 3,129.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,922.52/16,381.38 = 3,129.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,922.52x = 16,381.38 × 3,129.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,922.52x = 51,261,269.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,261,269.55/10,922.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,693.17

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