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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,807.60, 16,211.68 and 3,016.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,807.60, 16,211.68 and 3,016.48 is: 4,524.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,807.60 : 16,211.68 = 3,016.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,807.60/16,211.68 = 3,016.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,807.60x = 16,211.68 × 3,016.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,807.60x = 48,902,208.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,902,208.49/10,807.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,524.80

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