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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,924.49, 16,382.58 and 3,903.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,924.49, 16,382.58 and 3,903.21 is: 5,853.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,924.49 : 16,382.58 = 3,903.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,924.49/16,382.58 = 3,903.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,924.49x = 16,382.58 × 3,903.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,924.49x = 63,944,650.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,944,650.08/10,924.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,853.33

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