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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,836.06, 16,255.08 and 3,044.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,836.06, 16,255.08 and 3,044.94 is: 4,567.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,836.06 : 16,255.08 = 3,044.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,836.06/16,255.08 = 3,044.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,836.06x = 16,255.08 × 3,044.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,836.06x = 49,495,743.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,495,743.30/10,836.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,567.69

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