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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,841.58, 16,262.91 and 3,446.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,841.58, 16,262.91 and 3,446.64 is: 5,170.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,841.58 : 16,262.91 = 3,446.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,841.58/16,262.91 = 3,446.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,841.58x = 16,262.91 × 3,446.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,841.58x = 56,052,396.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,052,396.12/10,841.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,170.13

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