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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,819.82, 16,236.98 and 3,799.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,819.82, 16,236.98 and 3,799.86 is: 5,702.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,819.82 : 16,236.98 = 3,799.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,819.82/16,236.98 = 3,799.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,819.82x = 16,236.98 × 3,799.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,819.82x = 61,698,231.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,698,231.82/10,819.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,702.34

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