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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,825.48, 16,234.92 and 5,628.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,825.48, 16,234.92 and 5,628.52 is: 8,441.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,825.48 : 16,234.92 = 5,628.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,825.48/16,234.92 = 5,628.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,825.48x = 16,234.92 × 5,628.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,825.48x = 91,378,571.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,378,571.92/10,825.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,441.06

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