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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,858.76, 16,286.42 and 4,194.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,858.76, 16,286.42 and 4,194.27 is: 6,290.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,858.76 : 16,286.42 = 4,194.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,858.76/16,286.42 = 4,194.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,858.76x = 16,286.42 × 4,194.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,858.76x = 68,309,653.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,309,653.30/10,858.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,290.74

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