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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,806.74, 16,208.67 and 3,016.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,806.74, 16,208.67 and 3,016.34 is: 4,524.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,806.74 : 16,208.67 = 3,016.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,806.74/16,208.67 = 3,016.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,806.74x = 16,208.67 × 3,016.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,806.74x = 48,890,859.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,890,859.67/10,806.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,524.11

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