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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,810.64, 16,216.08 and 3,019.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,810.64, 16,216.08 and 3,019.52 is: 4,529.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,810.64 : 16,216.08 = 3,019.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,810.64/16,216.08 = 3,019.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,810.64x = 16,216.08 × 3,019.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,810.64x = 48,964,777.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,964,777.88/10,810.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,529.31

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