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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,851, 16,276.50 and 2,643

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,851, 16,276.50 and 2,643 is: 3,964.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,851 : 16,276.50 = 2,643 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,851/16,276.50 = 2,643/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,851x = 16,276.50 × 2,643
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,851x = 43,018,789.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,018,789.50/10,851
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,964.50

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