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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,845.84, 16,269.33 and 3,055.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,845.84, 16,269.33 and 3,055.26 is: 4,583.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,845.84 : 16,269.33 = 3,055.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,845.84/16,269.33 = 3,055.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,845.84x = 16,269.33 × 3,055.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,845.84x = 49,707,033.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,707,033.18/10,845.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,583.05

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