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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,853.50, 16,280.25 and 2,645.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,853.50, 16,280.25 and 2,645.50 is: 3,968.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,853.50 : 16,280.25 = 2,645.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,853.50/16,280.25 = 2,645.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,853.50x = 16,280.25 × 2,645.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,853.50x = 43,069,401.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,069,401.38/10,853.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,968.25

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