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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,821.52, 16,232.89 and 3,030.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,821.52, 16,232.89 and 3,030.94 is: 4,546.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,821.52 : 16,232.89 = 3,030.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,821.52/16,232.89 = 3,030.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,821.52x = 16,232.89 × 3,030.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,821.52x = 49,200,842.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,200,842.70/10,821.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.58

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