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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,850.76, 16,274.32 and 3,057.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,850.76, 16,274.32 and 3,057.75 is: 4,586.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,850.76 : 16,274.32 = 3,057.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,850.76/16,274.32 = 3,057.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,850.76x = 16,274.32 × 3,057.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,850.76x = 49,762,794.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,762,794.34/10,850.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.11

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