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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,924.36, 16,376.70 and 3,997.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,924.36, 16,376.70 and 3,997.24 is: 5,992.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,924.36 : 16,376.70 = 3,997.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,924.36/16,376.70 = 3,997.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,924.36x = 16,376.70 × 3,997.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,924.36x = 65,461,600.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,461,600.31/10,924.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,992.26

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