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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,933.62, 16,397.31 and 3,034.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,933.62, 16,397.31 and 3,034.19 is: 4,550.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,933.62 : 16,397.31 = 3,034.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,933.62/16,397.31 = 3,034.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,933.62x = 16,397.31 × 3,034.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,933.62x = 49,752,472.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,752,472.04/10,933.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.41

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