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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,930.22, 16,396.42 and 3,140.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,930.22, 16,396.42 and 3,140.18 is: 4,710.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,930.22 : 16,396.42 = 3,140.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,930.22/16,396.42 = 3,140.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,930.22x = 16,396.42 × 3,140.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,930.22x = 51,487,710.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,487,710.16/10,930.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,710.58

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