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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,838.81, 16,258.77 and 3,048.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,838.81, 16,258.77 and 3,048.23 is: 4,572.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,838.81 : 16,258.77 = 3,048.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,838.81/16,258.77 = 3,048.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,838.81x = 16,258.77 × 3,048.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,838.81x = 49,560,389.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,560,389.18/10,838.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.50

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