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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,843.40, 16,266.12 and 3,052.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,843.40, 16,266.12 and 3,052.20 is: 4,578.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,843.40 : 16,266.12 = 3,052.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,843.40/16,266.12 = 3,052.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,843.40x = 16,266.12 × 3,052.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,843.40x = 49,647,451.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,647,451.46/10,843.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,578.59

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