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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,843.02, 16,262.67 and 3,050.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,843.02, 16,262.67 and 3,050.02 is: 4,574.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,843.02 : 16,262.67 = 3,050.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,843.02/16,262.67 = 3,050.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,843.02x = 16,262.67 × 3,050.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,843.02x = 49,601,468.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,601,468.75/10,843.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,574.51

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