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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,859.03, 16,286.25 and 3,066.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,859.03, 16,286.25 and 3,066.02 is: 4,598.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,859.03 : 16,286.25 = 3,066.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,859.03/16,286.25 = 3,066.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,859.03x = 16,286.25 × 3,066.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,859.03x = 49,933,968.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,933,968.23/10,859.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,598.38

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