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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,854.48, 16,281.66 and 3,063.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,854.48, 16,281.66 and 3,063.26 is: 4,594.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,854.48 : 16,281.66 = 3,063.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,854.48/16,281.66 = 3,063.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,854.48x = 16,281.66 × 3,063.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,854.48x = 49,874,957.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,874,957.81/10,854.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.87

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