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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,805.73, 16,208.70 and 3,014.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,805.73, 16,208.70 and 3,014.52 is: 4,521.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,805.73 : 16,208.70 = 3,014.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,805.73/16,208.70 = 3,014.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,805.73x = 16,208.70 × 3,014.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,805.73x = 48,861,450.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,861,450.32/10,805.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,521.81

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