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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,825.08, 16,237.80 and 3,033.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,825.08, 16,237.80 and 3,033.60 is: 4,550.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,825.08 : 16,237.80 = 3,033.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,825.08/16,237.80 = 3,033.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,825.08x = 16,237.80 × 3,033.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,825.08x = 49,258,990.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,258,990.08/10,825.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.45

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