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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,859.77, 16,290.26 and 3,068.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,859.77, 16,290.26 and 3,068.38 is: 4,602.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,859.77 : 16,290.26 = 3,068.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,859.77/16,290.26 = 3,068.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,859.77x = 16,290.26 × 3,068.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,859.77x = 49,984,611.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,984,611.19/10,859.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,602.73

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