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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,860.51, 16,292.97 and 3,464.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,860.51, 16,292.97 and 3,464.76 is: 5,197.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,860.51 : 16,292.97 = 3,464.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,860.51/16,292.97 = 3,464.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,860.51x = 16,292.97 × 3,464.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,860.51x = 56,451,230.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,451,230.74/10,860.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,197.84

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