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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,864.73, 16,297.55 and 3,844.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,864.73, 16,297.55 and 3,844.80 is: 5,767.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,864.73 : 16,297.55 = 3,844.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,864.73/16,297.55 = 3,844.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,864.73x = 16,297.55 × 3,844.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,864.73x = 62,660,829.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,660,829.85/10,864.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,767.36

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