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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,821.97, 16,233.87 and 3,801.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,821.97, 16,233.87 and 3,801.37 is: 5,702.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,821.97 : 16,233.87 = 3,801.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,821.97/16,233.87 = 3,801.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,821.97x = 16,233.87 × 3,801.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,821.97x = 61,710,905.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,710,905.82/10,821.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,702.37

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