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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,930.42, 16,398.06 and 3,138.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,930.42, 16,398.06 and 3,138.64 is: 4,708.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,930.42 : 16,398.06 = 3,138.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,930.42/16,398.06 = 3,138.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,930.42x = 16,398.06 × 3,138.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,930.42x = 51,467,607.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,467,607.04/10,930.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,708.66

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