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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,825.47, 16,238.21 and 3,810.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,825.47, 16,238.21 and 3,810.68 is: 5,716.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,825.47 : 16,238.21 = 3,810.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,825.47/16,238.21 = 3,810.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,825.47x = 16,238.21 × 3,810.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,825.47x = 61,878,521.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,878,521.84/10,825.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,716.01

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