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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,824.53, 16,237.40 and 3,033.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,824.53, 16,237.40 and 3,033.95 is: 4,551.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,824.53 : 16,237.40 = 3,033.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,824.53/16,237.40 = 3,033.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,824.53x = 16,237.40 × 3,033.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,824.53x = 49,263,363.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,263,363.37/10,824.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.09

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