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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,845.78, 16,268.61 and 3,824.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,845.78, 16,268.61 and 3,824.16 is: 5,736.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,845.78 : 16,268.61 = 3,824.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,845.78/16,268.61 = 3,824.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,845.78x = 16,268.61 × 3,824.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,845.78x = 62,213,767.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,213,767.62/10,845.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,736.22

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