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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,924.37, 16,389.44 and 3,427.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,924.37, 16,389.44 and 3,427.91 is: 5,142.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,924.37 : 16,389.44 = 3,427.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,924.37/16,389.44 = 3,427.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,924.37x = 16,389.44 × 3,427.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,924.37x = 56,181,525.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,181,525.27/10,924.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,142.77

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