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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,836.63, 16,254.95 and 3,045.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,836.63, 16,254.95 and 3,045.51 is: 4,568.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,836.63 : 16,254.95 = 3,045.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,836.63/16,254.95 = 3,045.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,836.63x = 16,254.95 × 3,045.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,836.63x = 49,504,597.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,504,597.55/10,836.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,568.27

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