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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,843.66, 16,263.87 and 3,448.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,843.66, 16,263.87 and 3,448.63 is: 5,172.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,843.66 : 16,263.87 = 3,448.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,843.66/16,263.87 = 3,448.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,843.66x = 16,263.87 × 3,448.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,843.66x = 56,088,070.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,088,070.00/10,843.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,172.43

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