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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,848.47, 16,272.71 and 5,664.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,848.47, 16,272.71 and 5,664.47 is: 8,496.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,848.47 : 16,272.71 = 5,664.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,848.47/16,272.71 = 5,664.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,848.47x = 16,272.71 × 5,664.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,848.47x = 92,176,249.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,176,249.29/10,848.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,496.71

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