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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,985.80, 16,481.51 and 3,194.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,985.80, 16,481.51 and 3,194.61 is: 4,792.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,985.80 : 16,481.51 = 3,194.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,985.80/16,481.51 = 3,194.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,985.80x = 16,481.51 × 3,194.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,985.80x = 52,651,980.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,651,980.69/10,985.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,792.73

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