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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,825.51, 16,236.22 and 3,803.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,825.51, 16,236.22 and 3,803.87 is: 5,705.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,825.51 : 16,236.22 = 3,803.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,825.51/16,236.22 = 3,803.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,825.51x = 16,236.22 × 3,803.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,825.51x = 61,760,470.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,760,470.17/10,825.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,705.09

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