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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,942.63, 16,415.11 and 3,045.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,942.63, 16,415.11 and 3,045.17 is: 4,568.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,942.63 : 16,415.11 = 3,045.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,942.63/16,415.11 = 3,045.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,942.63x = 16,415.11 × 3,045.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,942.63x = 49,986,800.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,986,800.52/10,942.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,568.08

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