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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,814.42, 16,221.66 and 3,023.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,814.42, 16,221.66 and 3,023.30 is: 4,534.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,814.42 : 16,221.66 = 3,023.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,814.42/16,221.66 = 3,023.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,814.42x = 16,221.66 × 3,023.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,814.42x = 49,042,944.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,042,944.68/10,814.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,534.96

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