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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,843.64, 16,270.92 and 4,274.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,843.64, 16,270.92 and 4,274.54 is: 6,413.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,843.64 : 16,270.92 = 4,274.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,843.64/16,270.92 = 4,274.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,843.64x = 16,270.92 × 4,274.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,843.64x = 69,550,698.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,550,698.38/10,843.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,413.96

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