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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,858.95, 16,289.98 and 3,463.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,858.95, 16,289.98 and 3,463.49 is: 5,195.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,858.95 : 16,289.98 = 3,463.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,858.95/16,289.98 = 3,463.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,858.95x = 16,289.98 × 3,463.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,858.95x = 56,420,214.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,420,214.90/10,858.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,195.73

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