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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,845.28, 16,267.51 and 3,053.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,845.28, 16,267.51 and 3,053.89 is: 4,580.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,845.28 : 16,267.51 = 3,053.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,845.28/16,267.51 = 3,053.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,845.28x = 16,267.51 × 3,053.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,845.28x = 49,679,186.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,679,186.11/10,845.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,580.72

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