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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,825.28, 16,237.92 and 3,034.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,825.28, 16,237.92 and 3,034.16 is: 4,551.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,825.28 : 16,237.92 = 3,034.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,825.28/16,237.92 = 3,034.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,825.28x = 16,237.92 × 3,034.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,825.28x = 49,268,447.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,268,447.35/10,825.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.24

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