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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,801.94, 16,202.89 and 3,010.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,801.94, 16,202.89 and 3,010.76 is: 4,516.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,801.94 : 16,202.89 = 3,010.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,801.94/16,202.89 = 3,010.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,801.94x = 16,202.89 × 3,010.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,801.94x = 48,782,982.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,782,982.29/10,801.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.13

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