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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,841.76, 16,261.20 and 3,051.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,841.76, 16,261.20 and 3,051.24 is: 4,576.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,841.76 : 16,261.20 = 3,051.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,841.76/16,261.20 = 3,051.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,841.76x = 16,261.20 × 3,051.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,841.76x = 49,616,823.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,616,823.89/10,841.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,576.45

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