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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,939.73, 16,407.97 and 3,544.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,939.73, 16,407.97 and 3,544.83 is: 5,316.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,939.73 : 16,407.97 = 3,544.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,939.73/16,407.97 = 3,544.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,939.73x = 16,407.97 × 3,544.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,939.73x = 58,163,455.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,163,455.43/10,939.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,316.72

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