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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,838.67, 16,257.97 and 4,261.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,838.67, 16,257.97 and 4,261.24 is: 6,391.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,838.67 : 16,257.97 = 4,261.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,838.67/16,257.97 = 4,261.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,838.67x = 16,257.97 × 4,261.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,838.67x = 69,279,112.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,279,112.08/10,838.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,391.85

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