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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,845.51, 16,266.45 and 3,052.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,845.51, 16,266.45 and 3,052.50 is: 4,578.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,845.51 : 16,266.45 = 3,052.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,845.51/16,266.45 = 3,052.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,845.51x = 16,266.45 × 3,052.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,845.51x = 49,653,338.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,653,338.63/10,845.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,578.24

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