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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,825.44, 16,236.27 and 3,034.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,825.44, 16,236.27 and 3,034.86 is: 4,551.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,825.44 : 16,236.27 = 3,034.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,825.44/16,236.27 = 3,034.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,825.44x = 16,236.27 × 3,034.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,825.44x = 49,274,806.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,274,806.37/10,825.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.76

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