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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,853.84, 16,281.33 and 3,063.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,853.84, 16,281.33 and 3,063.26 is: 4,595.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,853.84 : 16,281.33 = 3,063.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,853.84/16,281.33 = 3,063.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,853.84x = 16,281.33 × 3,063.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,853.84x = 49,873,946.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,873,946.94/10,853.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.05

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