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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,847.67, 16,270.80 and 3,452.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,847.67, 16,270.80 and 3,452.58 is: 5,178.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,847.67 : 16,270.80 = 3,452.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,847.67/16,270.80 = 3,452.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,847.67x = 16,270.80 × 3,452.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,847.67x = 56,176,238.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,176,238.66/10,847.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,178.65

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