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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,837.52, 16,254.44 and 3,044.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,837.52, 16,254.44 and 3,044.50 is: 4,566.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,837.52 : 16,254.44 = 3,044.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,837.52/16,254.44 = 3,044.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,837.52x = 16,254.44 × 3,044.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,837.52x = 49,486,642.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,486,642.58/10,837.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,566.23

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