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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,848.84, 16,273.83 and 3,058.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,848.84, 16,273.83 and 3,058.26 is: 4,587.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,848.84 : 16,273.83 = 3,058.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,848.84/16,273.83 = 3,058.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,848.84x = 16,273.83 × 3,058.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,848.84x = 49,769,603.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,769,603.34/10,848.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,587.55

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