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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,849.77, 16,275.06 and 3,058.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,849.77, 16,275.06 and 3,058.79 is: 4,588.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,849.77 : 16,275.06 = 3,058.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,849.77/16,275.06 = 3,058.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,849.77x = 16,275.06 × 3,058.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,849.77x = 49,781,909.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,781,909.40/10,849.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.29

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