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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,940.08, 16,404.06 and 3,441.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,940.08, 16,404.06 and 3,441.52 is: 5,160.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,940.08 : 16,404.06 = 3,441.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,940.08/16,404.06 = 3,441.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,940.08x = 16,404.06 × 3,441.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,940.08x = 56,454,900.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,454,900.57/10,940.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,160.37

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