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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,847.08, 16,268.70 and 3,055.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,847.08, 16,268.70 and 3,055.84 is: 4,583.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,847.08 : 16,268.70 = 3,055.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,847.08/16,268.70 = 3,055.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,847.08x = 16,268.70 × 3,055.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,847.08x = 49,714,544.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,714,544.21/10,847.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,583.22

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