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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,843.76, 16,255.64 and 3,819.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,843.76, 16,255.64 and 3,819.93 is: 5,726.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,843.76 : 16,255.64 = 3,819.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,843.76/16,255.64 = 3,819.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,843.76x = 16,255.64 × 3,819.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,843.76x = 62,095,387.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,095,387.81/10,843.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,726.37

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