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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,853.73, 16,278.13 and 3,063.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,853.73, 16,278.13 and 3,063.15 is: 4,594.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,853.73 : 16,278.13 = 3,063.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,853.73/16,278.13 = 3,063.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,853.73x = 16,278.13 × 3,063.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,853.73x = 49,862,357.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,862,357.74/10,853.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.03

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