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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,825.26, 16,238.52 and 3,034.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,825.26, 16,238.52 and 3,034.68 is: 4,552.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,825.26 : 16,238.52 = 3,034.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,825.26/16,238.52 = 3,034.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,825.26x = 16,238.52 × 3,034.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,825.26x = 49,278,711.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,278,711.87/10,825.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,552.20

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