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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,835.92, 16,254.49 and 3,044.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,835.92, 16,254.49 and 3,044.13 is: 4,566.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,835.92 : 16,254.49 = 3,044.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,835.92/16,254.49 = 3,044.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,835.92x = 16,254.49 × 3,044.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,835.92x = 49,480,780.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,480,780.64/10,835.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,566.37

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