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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,860.39, 16,290.63 and 3,069.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,860.39, 16,290.63 and 3,069.27 is: 4,603.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,860.39 : 16,290.63 = 3,069.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,860.39/16,290.63 = 3,069.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,860.39x = 16,290.63 × 3,069.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,860.39x = 50,000,341.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,000,341.94/10,860.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.92

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