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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,843.91, 16,265.85 and 3,052.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,843.91, 16,265.85 and 3,052.73 is: 4,579.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,843.91 : 16,265.85 = 3,052.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,843.91/16,265.85 = 3,052.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,843.91x = 16,265.85 × 3,052.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,843.91x = 49,655,166.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,655,166.94/10,843.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,579.09

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