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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,934.76, 16,402.16 and 3,039.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,934.76, 16,402.16 and 3,039.26 is: 4,558.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,934.76 : 16,402.16 = 3,039.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,934.76/16,402.16 = 3,039.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,934.76x = 16,402.16 × 3,039.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,934.76x = 49,850,354.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,850,354.39/10,934.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,558.89

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