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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,841.33, 16,262.01 and 3,050.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,841.33, 16,262.01 and 3,050.15 is: 4,575.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,841.33 : 16,262.01 = 3,050.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,841.33/16,262.01 = 3,050.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,841.33x = 16,262.01 × 3,050.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,841.33x = 49,601,569.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,601,569.80/10,841.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.23

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