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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,834.84, 16,252.32 and 2,626.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,834.84, 16,252.32 and 2,626.84 is: 3,940.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,834.84 : 16,252.32 = 2,626.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,834.84/16,252.32 = 2,626.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,834.84x = 16,252.32 × 2,626.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,834.84x = 42,692,244.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,692,244.27/10,834.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.27

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