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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,849.55, 16,271.96 and 6,343.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,849.55, 16,271.96 and 6,343.52 is: 9,513.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,849.55 : 16,271.96 = 6,343.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,849.55/16,271.96 = 6,343.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,849.55x = 16,271.96 × 6,343.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,849.55x = 103,221,390.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,221,390.62/10,849.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,513.89

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