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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,812.88, 16,217.52 and 3,022.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,812.88, 16,217.52 and 3,022.48 is: 4,533.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,812.88 : 16,217.52 = 3,022.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,812.88/16,217.52 = 3,022.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,812.88x = 16,217.52 × 3,022.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,812.88x = 49,017,129.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,017,129.85/10,812.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,533.22

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