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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,826.26, 16,241.50 and 4,162.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,826.26, 16,241.50 and 4,162.26 is: 6,244.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,826.26 : 16,241.50 = 4,162.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,826.26/16,241.50 = 4,162.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,826.26x = 16,241.50 × 4,162.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,826.26x = 67,601,345.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,601,345.79/10,826.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,244.20

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