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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,853.48, 16,278.48 and 3,062.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,853.48, 16,278.48 and 3,062.84 is: 4,593.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,853.48 : 16,278.48 = 3,062.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,853.48/16,278.48 = 3,062.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,853.48x = 16,278.48 × 3,062.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,853.48x = 49,858,379.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,858,379.68/10,853.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,593.77

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