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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,836.76, 16,255.77 and 3,046.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,836.76, 16,255.77 and 3,046.18 is: 4,569.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,836.76 : 16,255.77 = 3,046.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,836.76/16,255.77 = 3,046.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,836.76x = 16,255.77 × 3,046.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,836.76x = 49,518,001.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,518,001.46/10,836.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,569.45

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