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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,825.80, 16,238.70 and 4,249.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,825.80, 16,238.70 and 4,249.80 is: 6,374.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,825.80 : 16,238.70 = 4,249.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,825.80/16,238.70 = 4,249.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,825.80x = 16,238.70 × 4,249.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,825.80x = 69,011,227.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,011,227.26/10,825.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,374.70

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