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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,838.81, 16,258.22 and 2,630.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,838.81, 16,258.22 and 2,630.81 is: 3,946.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,838.81 : 16,258.22 = 2,630.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,838.81/16,258.22 = 2,630.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,838.81x = 16,258.22 × 2,630.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,838.81x = 42,772,325.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,772,325.12/10,838.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,946.22

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