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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,853.08, 16,282.14 and 4,190.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,853.08, 16,282.14 and 4,190.56 is: 6,286.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,853.08 : 16,282.14 = 4,190.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,853.08/16,282.14 = 4,190.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,853.08x = 16,282.14 × 4,190.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,853.08x = 68,231,284.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,231,284.60/10,853.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,286.81

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