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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,845.15, 16,267.73 and 3,053.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,845.15, 16,267.73 and 3,053.97 is: 4,580.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,845.15 : 16,267.73 = 3,053.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,845.15/16,267.73 = 3,053.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,845.15x = 16,267.73 × 3,053.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,845.15x = 49,681,144.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,681,144.12/10,845.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,580.96

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