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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,819.92, 16,227.40 and 3,029.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,819.92, 16,227.40 and 3,029.52 is: 4,543.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,819.92 : 16,227.40 = 3,029.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,819.92/16,227.40 = 3,029.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,819.92x = 16,227.40 × 3,029.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,819.92x = 49,161,232.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,161,232.85/10,819.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,543.59

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