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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,933.72, 16,396.92 and 4,358.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,933.72, 16,396.92 and 4,358.12 is: 6,535.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,933.72 : 16,396.92 = 4,358.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,933.72/16,396.92 = 4,358.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,933.72x = 16,396.92 × 4,358.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,933.72x = 71,459,744.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,459,744.99/10,933.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,535.72

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