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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,843.48, 16,261.14 and 4,266.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,843.48, 16,261.14 and 4,266.07 is: 6,397.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,843.48 : 16,261.14 = 4,266.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,843.48/16,261.14 = 4,266.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,843.48x = 16,261.14 × 4,266.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,843.48x = 69,371,161.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,371,161.52/10,843.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,397.50

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