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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,858.94, 16,288.44 and 2,650.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,858.94, 16,288.44 and 2,650.94 is: 3,976.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,858.94 : 16,288.44 = 2,650.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,858.94/16,288.44 = 2,650.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,858.94x = 16,288.44 × 2,650.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,858.94x = 43,179,677.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,179,677.13/10,858.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.42

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