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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,852.46, 16,285.38 and 4,933.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,852.46, 16,285.38 and 4,933.58 is: 7,403.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,852.46 : 16,285.38 = 4,933.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,852.46/16,285.38 = 4,933.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,852.46x = 16,285.38 × 4,933.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,852.46x = 80,345,225.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,345,225.06/10,852.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,403.41

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