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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,845.51, 16,268.09 and 3,449.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,845.51, 16,268.09 and 3,449.88 is: 5,174.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,845.51 : 16,268.09 = 3,449.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,845.51/16,268.09 = 3,449.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,845.51x = 16,268.09 × 3,449.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,845.51x = 56,122,937.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,122,937.61/10,845.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,174.76

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