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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,859.38, 16,289.94 and 3,068.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,859.38, 16,289.94 and 3,068.26 is: 4,602.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,859.38 : 16,289.94 = 3,068.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,859.38/16,289.94 = 3,068.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,859.38x = 16,289.94 × 3,068.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,859.38x = 49,981,771.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,981,771.30/10,859.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,602.64

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