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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,841.34, 16,262.10 and 3,050.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,841.34, 16,262.10 and 3,050.22 is: 4,575.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,841.34 : 16,262.10 = 3,050.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,841.34/16,262.10 = 3,050.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,841.34x = 16,262.10 × 3,050.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,841.34x = 49,602,982.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,602,982.66/10,841.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.36

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