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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,854.36, 16,281.24 and 3,459.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,854.36, 16,281.24 and 3,459.26 is: 5,188.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,854.36 : 16,281.24 = 3,459.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,854.36/16,281.24 = 3,459.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,854.36x = 16,281.24 × 3,459.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,854.36x = 56,321,070.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,321,070.01/10,854.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,188.80

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