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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,821.01, 16,231.57 and 3,425.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,821.01, 16,231.57 and 3,425.51 is: 5,138.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,821.01 : 16,231.57 = 3,425.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,821.01/16,231.57 = 3,425.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,821.01x = 16,231.57 × 3,425.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,821.01x = 55,601,405.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,601,405.35/10,821.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,138.28

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