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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,834.22, 16,251.33 and 3,908.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,834.22, 16,251.33 and 3,908.72 is: 5,863.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,834.22 : 16,251.33 = 3,908.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,834.22/16,251.33 = 3,908.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,834.22x = 16,251.33 × 3,908.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,834.22x = 63,521,898.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,521,898.60/10,834.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,863.08

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