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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,818.64, 16,228.92 and 3,027.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,818.64, 16,228.92 and 3,027.52 is: 4,541.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,818.64 : 16,228.92 = 3,027.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,818.64/16,228.92 = 3,027.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,818.64x = 16,228.92 × 3,027.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,818.64x = 49,133,379.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,133,379.88/10,818.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.55

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