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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,853.55, 16,280.33 and 3,062.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,853.55, 16,280.33 and 3,062.57 is: 4,593.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,853.55 : 16,280.33 = 3,062.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,853.55/16,280.33 = 3,062.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,853.55x = 16,280.33 × 3,062.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,853.55x = 49,859,553.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,859,553.53/10,853.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,593.85

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