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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,847.15, 16,279.92 and 4,277.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,847.15, 16,279.92 and 4,277.95 is: 6,420.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,847.15 : 16,279.92 = 4,277.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,847.15/16,279.92 = 4,277.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,847.15x = 16,279.92 × 4,277.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,847.15x = 69,644,643.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,644,643.06/10,847.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,420.55

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