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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,849.61, 16,274.42 and 5,003.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,849.61, 16,274.42 and 5,003.03 is: 7,504.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,849.61 : 16,274.42 = 5,003.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,849.61/16,274.42 = 5,003.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,849.61x = 16,274.42 × 5,003.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,849.61x = 81,421,445.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,421,445.92/10,849.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,504.55

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