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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,849.08, 16,271.70 and 3,057.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,849.08, 16,271.70 and 3,057.84 is: 4,586.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,849.08 : 16,271.70 = 3,057.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,849.08/16,271.70 = 3,057.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,849.08x = 16,271.70 × 3,057.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,849.08x = 49,756,255.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,756,255.13/10,849.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.22

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