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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,950.78, 16,425.92 and 3,555.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,950.78, 16,425.92 and 3,555.22 is: 5,332.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,950.78 : 16,425.92 = 3,555.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,950.78/16,425.92 = 3,555.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,950.78x = 16,425.92 × 3,555.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,950.78x = 58,397,759.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,397,759.30/10,950.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,332.75

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