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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,833.39, 16,252.52 and 3,438.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,833.39, 16,252.52 and 3,438.09 is: 5,157.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,833.39 : 16,252.52 = 3,438.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,833.39/16,252.52 = 3,438.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,833.39x = 16,252.52 × 3,438.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,833.39x = 55,877,626.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,877,626.49/10,833.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,157.91

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