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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,932.32, 16,396.72 and 3,911.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,932.32, 16,396.72 and 3,911.02 is: 5,865.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,932.32 : 16,396.72 = 3,911.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,932.32/16,396.72 = 3,911.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,932.32x = 16,396.72 × 3,911.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,932.32x = 64,127,899.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,127,899.85/10,932.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,865.90

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