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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,821.12, 16,229.82 and 3,028.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,821.12, 16,229.82 and 3,028.08 is: 4,541.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,821.12 : 16,229.82 = 3,028.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,821.12/16,229.82 = 3,028.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,821.12x = 16,229.82 × 3,028.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,821.12x = 49,145,193.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,145,193.35/10,821.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.60

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