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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,814.88, 16,225.02 and 3,023.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,814.88, 16,225.02 and 3,023.63 is: 4,536.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,814.88 : 16,225.02 = 3,023.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,814.88/16,225.02 = 3,023.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,814.88x = 16,225.02 × 3,023.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,814.88x = 49,058,376.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,058,376.10/10,814.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,536.19

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