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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,846.76, 16,268.70 and 3,056.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,846.76, 16,268.70 and 3,056.20 is: 4,583.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,846.76 : 16,268.70 = 3,056.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,846.76/16,268.70 = 3,056.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,846.76x = 16,268.70 × 3,056.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,846.76x = 49,720,400.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,720,400.94/10,846.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,583.89

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