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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,845.61, 16,268.21 and 3,450.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,845.61, 16,268.21 and 3,450.58 is: 5,175.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,845.61 : 16,268.21 = 3,450.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,845.61/16,268.21 = 3,450.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,845.61x = 16,268.21 × 3,450.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,845.61x = 56,134,661.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,134,661.47/10,845.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,175.80

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