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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,945.13, 16,413.44 and 3,547.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,945.13, 16,413.44 and 3,547.80 is: 5,320.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,945.13 : 16,413.44 = 3,547.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,945.13/16,413.44 = 3,547.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,945.13x = 16,413.44 × 3,547.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,945.13x = 58,231,584.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,231,584.69/10,945.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,320.32

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