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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,936.88, 16,405.24 and 3,441

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,936.88, 16,405.24 and 3,441 is: 5,161.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,936.88 : 16,405.24 = 3,441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,936.88/16,405.24 = 3,441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,936.88x = 16,405.24 × 3,441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,936.88x = 56,450,430.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,450,430.84/10,936.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,161.47

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