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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,858.83, 16,290.99 and 3,067.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,858.83, 16,290.99 and 3,067.65 is: 4,602.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,858.83 : 16,290.99 = 3,067.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,858.83/16,290.99 = 3,067.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,858.83x = 16,290.99 × 3,067.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,858.83x = 49,975,055.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,975,055.47/10,858.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,602.25

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