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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,858.65, 16,289.39 and 3,067.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,858.65, 16,289.39 and 3,067.66 is: 4,601.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,858.65 : 16,289.39 = 3,067.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,858.65/16,289.39 = 3,067.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,858.65x = 16,289.39 × 3,067.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,858.65x = 49,970,310.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,970,310.13/10,858.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,601.89

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