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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,844.73, 16,256.16 and 5,005.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,844.73, 16,256.16 and 5,005.44 is: 7,503.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,844.73 : 16,256.16 = 5,005.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,844.73/16,256.16 = 5,005.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,844.73x = 16,256.16 × 5,005.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,844.73x = 81,369,233.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,369,233.51/10,844.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,503.11

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