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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,803.73, 16,206.51 and 3,012.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,803.73, 16,206.51 and 3,012.55 is: 4,519.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,803.73 : 16,206.51 = 3,012.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,803.73/16,206.51 = 3,012.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,803.73x = 16,206.51 × 3,012.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,803.73x = 48,822,921.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,822,921.70/10,803.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,519.08

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