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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,804.96, 16,208.40 and 3,013.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,804.96, 16,208.40 and 3,013.92 is: 4,521.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,804.96 : 16,208.40 = 3,013.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,804.96/16,208.40 = 3,013.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,804.96x = 16,208.40 × 3,013.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,804.96x = 48,850,820.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,850,820.93/10,804.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,521.15

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