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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,843.20, 16,264.72 and 3,051.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,843.20, 16,264.72 and 3,051.84 is: 4,577.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,843.20 : 16,264.72 = 3,051.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,843.20/16,264.72 = 3,051.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,843.20x = 16,264.72 × 3,051.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,843.20x = 49,637,323.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,637,323.08/10,843.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.74

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