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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,808.56, 16,212.76 and 3,017.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,808.56, 16,212.76 and 3,017.44 is: 4,526.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,808.56 : 16,212.76 = 3,017.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,808.56/16,212.76 = 3,017.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,808.56x = 16,212.76 × 3,017.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,808.56x = 48,921,030.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,921,030.53/10,808.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,526.14

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