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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,826.28, 16,239.42 and 3,035.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,826.28, 16,239.42 and 3,035.16 is: 4,552.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,826.28 : 16,239.42 = 3,035.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,826.28/16,239.42 = 3,035.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,826.28x = 16,239.42 × 3,035.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,826.28x = 49,289,238.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,289,238.01/10,826.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,552.74

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