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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,819.30, 16,229.55 and 3,028.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,819.30, 16,229.55 and 3,028.72 is: 4,543.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,819.30 : 16,229.55 = 3,028.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,819.30/16,229.55 = 3,028.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,819.30x = 16,229.55 × 3,028.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,819.30x = 49,154,762.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,154,762.68/10,819.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,543.25

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