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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,946.91, 16,409.80 and 3,546.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,946.91, 16,409.80 and 3,546.35 is: 5,316.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,946.91 : 16,409.80 = 3,546.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,946.91/16,409.80 = 3,546.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,946.91x = 16,409.80 × 3,546.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,946.91x = 58,194,894.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,194,894.23/10,946.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,316.10

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