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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,834.68, 16,251.90 and 3,438.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,834.68, 16,251.90 and 3,438.94 is: 5,158.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,834.68 : 16,251.90 = 3,438.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,834.68/16,251.90 = 3,438.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,834.68x = 16,251.90 × 3,438.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,834.68x = 55,889,308.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,889,308.99/10,834.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,158.37

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