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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,830.69, 16,246.67 and 3,040.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,830.69, 16,246.67 and 3,040.11 is: 4,560.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,830.69 : 16,246.67 = 3,040.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,830.69/16,246.67 = 3,040.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,830.69x = 16,246.67 × 3,040.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,830.69x = 49,391,663.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,391,663.93/10,830.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.34

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