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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,934.44, 16,399.90 and 3,913.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,934.44, 16,399.90 and 3,913.15 is: 5,869.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,934.44 : 16,399.90 = 3,913.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,934.44/16,399.90 = 3,913.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,934.44x = 16,399.90 × 3,913.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,934.44x = 64,175,268.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,175,268.69/10,934.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,869.10

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