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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,835.77, 16,256.39 and 3,044.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,835.77, 16,256.39 and 3,044.58 is: 4,567.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,835.77 : 16,256.39 = 3,044.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,835.77/16,256.39 = 3,044.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,835.77x = 16,256.39 × 3,044.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,835.77x = 49,493,864.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,493,864.64/10,835.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,567.64

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