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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,875.64, 16,311.68 and 3,082.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,875.64, 16,311.68 and 3,082.62 is: 4,623.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,875.64 : 16,311.68 = 3,082.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,875.64/16,311.68 = 3,082.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,875.64x = 16,311.68 × 3,082.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,875.64x = 50,282,711.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,282,711.00/10,875.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,623.43

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