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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,800.59, 16,200.99 and 3,009.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,800.59, 16,200.99 and 3,009.40 is: 4,514.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,800.59 : 16,200.99 = 3,009.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,800.59/16,200.99 = 3,009.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,800.59x = 16,200.99 × 3,009.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,800.59x = 48,755,230.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,755,230.09/10,800.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,514.13

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