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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,849.95, 16,274.93 and 3,922.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,849.95, 16,274.93 and 3,922.83 is: 5,884.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,849.95 : 16,274.93 = 3,922.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,849.95/16,274.93 = 3,922.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,849.95x = 16,274.93 × 3,922.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,849.95x = 63,843,764.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,843,764.04/10,849.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,884.25

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