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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,847.25, 16,269.08 and 3,054.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,847.25, 16,269.08 and 3,054.33 is: 4,580.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,847.25 : 16,269.08 = 3,054.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,847.25/16,269.08 = 3,054.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,847.25x = 16,269.08 × 3,054.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,847.25x = 49,691,123.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,691,123.84/10,847.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,580.99

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