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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,845.64, 16,267.01 and 3,055.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,845.64, 16,267.01 and 3,055.06 is: 4,582.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,845.64 : 16,267.01 = 3,055.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,845.64/16,267.01 = 3,055.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,845.64x = 16,267.01 × 3,055.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,845.64x = 49,696,610.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,696,610.24/10,845.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.18

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