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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,825.87, 16,236.98 and 3,032.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,825.87, 16,236.98 and 3,032.89 is: 4,548.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,825.87 : 16,236.98 = 3,032.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,825.87/16,236.98 = 3,032.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,825.87x = 16,236.98 × 3,032.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,825.87x = 49,244,959.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,244,959.11/10,825.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,548.82

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