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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,845.56, 16,266.40 and 3,052.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,845.56, 16,266.40 and 3,052.52 is: 4,578.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,845.56 : 16,266.40 = 3,052.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,845.56/16,266.40 = 3,052.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,845.56x = 16,266.40 × 3,052.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,845.56x = 49,653,511.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,653,511.33/10,845.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,578.23

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