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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,843.94, 16,265.33 and 3,447.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,843.94, 16,265.33 and 3,447.83 is: 5,171.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,843.94 : 16,265.33 = 3,447.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,843.94/16,265.33 = 3,447.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,843.94x = 16,265.33 × 3,447.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,843.94x = 56,079,994.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,079,994.17/10,843.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,171.55

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