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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,841.76, 16,262.61 and 3,050.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,841.76, 16,262.61 and 3,050.56 is: 4,575.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,841.76 : 16,262.61 = 3,050.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,841.76/16,262.61 = 3,050.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,841.76x = 16,262.61 × 3,050.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,841.76x = 49,610,067.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,610,067.56/10,841.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.83

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