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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,847.92, 16,271.88 and 3,055.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,847.92, 16,271.88 and 3,055.72 is: 4,583.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,847.92 : 16,271.88 = 3,055.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,847.92/16,271.88 = 3,055.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,847.92x = 16,271.88 × 3,055.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,847.92x = 49,722,309.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,722,309.15/10,847.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,583.58

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