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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,845.04, 16,268.40 and 3,053.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,845.04, 16,268.40 and 3,053.92 is: 4,581.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,845.04 : 16,268.40 = 3,053.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,845.04/16,268.40 = 3,053.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,845.04x = 16,268.40 × 3,053.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,845.04x = 49,682,392.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,682,392.13/10,845.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,581.12

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