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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,808.74, 16,211.67 and 3,018.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,808.74, 16,211.67 and 3,018.34 is: 4,527.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,808.74 : 16,211.67 = 3,018.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,808.74/16,211.67 = 3,018.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,808.74x = 16,211.67 × 3,018.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,808.74x = 48,932,332.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,932,332.03/10,808.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,527.11

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