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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,805.48, 16,206.78 and 3,013.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,805.48, 16,206.78 and 3,013.64 is: 4,520.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,805.48 : 16,206.78 = 3,013.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,805.48/16,206.78 = 3,013.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,805.48x = 16,206.78 × 3,013.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,805.48x = 48,841,400.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,841,400.48/10,805.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,520.06

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