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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,845, 16,265.70 and 3,052.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,845, 16,265.70 and 3,052.08 is: 4,577.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,845 : 16,265.70 = 3,052.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,845/16,265.70 = 3,052.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,845x = 16,265.70 × 3,052.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,845x = 49,644,217.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,644,217.66/10,845
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.61

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