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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,838.91, 16,252.21 and 4,261.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,838.91, 16,252.21 and 4,261.51 is: 6,389.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,838.91 : 16,252.21 = 4,261.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,838.91/16,252.21 = 4,261.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,838.91x = 16,252.21 × 4,261.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,838.91x = 69,258,955.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,258,955.44/10,838.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,389.85

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