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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,849.59, 16,274.39 and 4,276.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,849.59, 16,274.39 and 4,276.44 is: 6,414.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,849.59 : 16,274.39 = 4,276.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,849.59/16,274.39 = 4,276.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,849.59x = 16,274.39 × 4,276.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,849.59x = 69,596,430.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,596,430.99/10,849.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,414.66

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