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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,856.70, 16,283.22 and 3,063.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,856.70, 16,283.22 and 3,063.68 is: 4,595.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,856.70 : 16,283.22 = 3,063.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,856.70/16,283.22 = 3,063.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,856.70x = 16,283.22 × 3,063.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,856.70x = 49,886,575.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,886,575.45/10,856.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.00

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