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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,850.59, 16,275.89 and 4,277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,850.59, 16,275.89 and 4,277.44 is: 6,416.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,850.59 : 16,275.89 = 4,277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,850.59/16,275.89 = 4,277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,850.59x = 16,275.89 × 4,277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,850.59x = 69,619,142.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,619,142.92/10,850.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,416.16

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