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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,845.54, 16,266.42 and 3,052.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,845.54, 16,266.42 and 3,052.50 is: 4,578.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,845.54 : 16,266.42 = 3,052.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,845.54/16,266.42 = 3,052.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,845.54x = 16,266.42 × 3,052.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,845.54x = 49,653,247.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,653,247.05/10,845.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,578.22

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