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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,932.96, 16,395.79 and 3,535.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,932.96, 16,395.79 and 3,535.43 is: 5,301.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,932.96 : 16,395.79 = 3,535.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,932.96/16,395.79 = 3,535.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,932.96x = 16,395.79 × 3,535.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,932.96x = 57,966,167.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,966,167.84/10,932.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,301.96

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