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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,847.93, 16,270.88 and 3,826.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,847.93, 16,270.88 and 3,826.44 is: 5,739.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,847.93 : 16,270.88 = 3,826.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,847.93/16,270.88 = 3,826.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,847.93x = 16,270.88 × 3,826.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,847.93x = 62,259,526.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,259,526.94/10,847.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,739.30

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