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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,845.48, 16,268.88 and 3,054.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,845.48, 16,268.88 and 3,054.96 is: 4,582.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,845.48 : 16,268.88 = 3,054.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,845.48/16,268.88 = 3,054.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,845.48x = 16,268.88 × 3,054.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,845.48x = 49,700,777.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,700,777.64/10,845.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.63

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