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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,933.52, 16,397.24 and 3,034.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,933.52, 16,397.24 and 3,034.22 is: 4,550.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,933.52 : 16,397.24 = 3,034.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,933.52/16,397.24 = 3,034.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,933.52x = 16,397.24 × 3,034.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,933.52x = 49,752,736.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,752,736.40/10,933.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.48

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