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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,855.84, 16,284.33 and 3,065.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,855.84, 16,284.33 and 3,065.26 is: 4,598.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,855.84 : 16,284.33 = 3,065.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,855.84/16,284.33 = 3,065.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,855.84x = 16,284.33 × 3,065.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,855.84x = 49,915,705.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,915,705.38/10,855.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,598.05

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