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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,819.41, 16,231.31 and 4,155.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,819.41, 16,231.31 and 4,155.63 is: 6,234.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,819.41 : 16,231.31 = 4,155.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,819.41/16,231.31 = 4,155.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,819.41x = 16,231.31 × 4,155.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,819.41x = 67,451,318.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,451,318.78/10,819.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,234.29

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