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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,851.32, 16,277.53 and 3,060.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,851.32, 16,277.53 and 3,060.74 is: 4,591.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,851.32 : 16,277.53 = 3,060.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,851.32/16,277.53 = 3,060.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,851.32x = 16,277.53 × 3,060.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,851.32x = 49,821,205.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,821,205.78/10,851.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,591.26

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