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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,950.89, 16,424.80 and 3,555.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,950.89, 16,424.80 and 3,555.44 is: 5,332.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,950.89 : 16,424.80 = 3,555.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,950.89/16,424.80 = 3,555.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,950.89x = 16,424.80 × 3,555.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,950.89x = 58,397,414.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,397,414.20/10,950.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,332.66

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