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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,847.96, 16,271.63 and 3,452.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,847.96, 16,271.63 and 3,452.86 is: 5,179.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,847.96 : 16,271.63 = 3,452.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,847.96/16,271.63 = 3,452.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,847.96x = 16,271.63 × 3,452.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,847.96x = 56,183,561.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,183,561.74/10,847.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,179.18

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