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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,860.66, 16,292.40 and 3,069.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,860.66, 16,292.40 and 3,069.66 is: 4,604.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,860.66 : 16,292.40 = 3,069.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,860.66/16,292.40 = 3,069.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,860.66x = 16,292.40 × 3,069.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,860.66x = 50,012,128.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,012,128.58/10,860.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,604.89

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