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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,847.01, 16,269.06 and 3,056.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,847.01, 16,269.06 and 3,056.43 is: 4,584.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,847.01 : 16,269.06 = 3,056.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,847.01/16,269.06 = 3,056.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,847.01x = 16,269.06 × 3,056.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,847.01x = 49,725,243.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,725,243.06/10,847.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,584.24

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