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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,843.34, 16,264.98 and 3,052.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,843.34, 16,264.98 and 3,052.13 is: 4,578.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,843.34 : 16,264.98 = 3,052.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,843.34/16,264.98 = 3,052.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,843.34x = 16,264.98 × 3,052.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,843.34x = 49,642,752.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,642,752.08/10,843.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,578.18

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