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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,849.84, 16,275.33 and 3,059.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,849.84, 16,275.33 and 3,059.26 is: 4,589.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,849.84 : 16,275.33 = 3,059.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,849.84/16,275.33 = 3,059.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,849.84x = 16,275.33 × 3,059.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,849.84x = 49,790,466.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,790,466.06/10,849.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.05

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