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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,860.48, 16,288.98 and 3,069.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,860.48, 16,288.98 and 3,069.84 is: 4,604.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,860.48 : 16,288.98 = 3,069.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,860.48/16,288.98 = 3,069.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,860.48x = 16,288.98 × 3,069.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,860.48x = 50,004,562.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,004,562.36/10,860.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,604.27

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