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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,861.95, 16,294.44 and 3,463.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,861.95, 16,294.44 and 3,463.89 is: 5,196.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,861.95 : 16,294.44 = 3,463.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,861.95/16,294.44 = 3,463.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,861.95x = 16,294.44 × 3,463.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,861.95x = 56,442,135.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,442,135.74/10,861.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,196.32

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