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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,823.52, 16,235.89 and 3,032.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,823.52, 16,235.89 and 3,032.94 is: 4,549.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,823.52 : 16,235.89 = 3,032.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,823.52/16,235.89 = 3,032.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,823.52x = 16,235.89 × 3,032.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,823.52x = 49,242,480.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,242,480.22/10,823.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,549.58

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