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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,834.62, 16,252.02 and 3,439.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,834.62, 16,252.02 and 3,439.11 is: 5,158.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,834.62 : 16,252.02 = 3,439.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,834.62/16,252.02 = 3,439.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,834.62x = 16,252.02 × 3,439.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,834.62x = 55,892,484.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,892,484.50/10,834.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,158.69

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