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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,845.70, 16,271.61 and 3,054.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,845.70, 16,271.61 and 3,054.58 is: 4,582.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,845.70 : 16,271.61 = 3,054.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,845.70/16,271.61 = 3,054.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,845.70x = 16,271.61 × 3,054.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,845.70x = 49,702,934.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,702,934.47/10,845.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.73

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