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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,851.48, 16,277.46 and 3,060.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,851.48, 16,277.46 and 3,060.12 is: 4,590.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,851.48 : 16,277.46 = 3,060.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,851.48/16,277.46 = 3,060.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,851.48x = 16,277.46 × 3,060.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,851.48x = 49,810,980.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,810,980.90/10,851.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,590.25

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