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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,941.93, 16,409.46 and 3,544.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,941.93, 16,409.46 and 3,544.68 is: 5,315.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,941.93 : 16,409.46 = 3,544.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,941.93/16,409.46 = 3,544.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,941.93x = 16,409.46 × 3,544.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,941.93x = 58,166,284.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,166,284.67/10,941.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,315.91

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