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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,852.39, 16,278.59 and 3,459.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,852.39, 16,278.59 and 3,459.12 is: 5,188.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,852.39 : 16,278.59 = 3,459.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,852.39/16,278.59 = 3,459.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,852.39x = 16,278.59 × 3,459.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,852.39x = 56,309,596.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,309,596.24/10,852.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,188.68

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