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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,840.64, 16,261.22 and 3,050.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,840.64, 16,261.22 and 3,050.06 is: 4,575.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,840.64 : 16,261.22 = 3,050.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,840.64/16,261.22 = 3,050.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,840.64x = 16,261.22 × 3,050.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,840.64x = 49,597,622.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,597,622.99/10,840.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.16

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