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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,849.65, 16,277.59 and 3,455.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,849.65, 16,277.59 and 3,455.25 is: 5,183.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,849.65 : 16,277.59 = 3,455.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,849.65/16,277.59 = 3,455.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,849.65x = 16,277.59 × 3,455.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,849.65x = 56,243,142.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,243,142.85/10,849.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,183.87

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