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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,939.91, 16,411.48 and 3,541.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,939.91, 16,411.48 and 3,541.91 is: 5,313.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,939.91 : 16,411.48 = 3,541.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,939.91/16,411.48 = 3,541.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,939.91x = 16,411.48 × 3,541.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,939.91x = 58,127,967.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,127,967.42/10,939.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,313.39

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