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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,844.67, 16,266.70 and 3,449.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,844.67, 16,266.70 and 3,449.58 is: 5,174.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,844.67 : 16,266.70 = 3,449.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,844.67/16,266.70 = 3,449.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,844.67x = 16,266.70 × 3,449.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,844.67x = 56,113,282.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,113,282.99/10,844.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,174.27

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