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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,994.38, 16,494.28 and 3,203.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,994.38, 16,494.28 and 3,203.26 is: 4,805.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,994.38 : 16,494.28 = 3,203.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,994.38/16,494.28 = 3,203.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,994.38x = 16,494.28 × 3,203.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,994.38x = 52,835,467.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,835,467.35/10,994.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,805.68

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