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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,825.26, 16,238.49 and 5,283.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,825.26, 16,238.49 and 5,283.33 is: 7,925.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,825.26 : 16,238.49 = 5,283.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,825.26/16,238.49 = 5,283.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,825.26x = 16,238.49 × 5,283.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,825.26x = 85,793,301.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,793,301.37/10,825.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,925.29

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