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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,848.43, 16,271.28 and 3,453.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,848.43, 16,271.28 and 3,453.64 is: 5,180.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,848.43 : 16,271.28 = 3,453.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,848.43/16,271.28 = 3,453.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,848.43x = 16,271.28 × 3,453.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,848.43x = 56,195,102.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,195,102.78/10,848.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,180.02

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