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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,858.97, 16,288.41 and 3,067.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,858.97, 16,288.41 and 3,067.76 is: 4,601.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,858.97 : 16,288.41 = 3,067.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,858.97/16,288.41 = 3,067.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,858.97x = 16,288.41 × 3,067.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,858.97x = 49,968,932.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,968,932.66/10,858.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,601.63

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