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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,826.39, 16,240.20 and 3,035.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,826.39, 16,240.20 and 3,035.81 is: 4,553.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,826.39 : 16,240.20 = 3,035.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,826.39/16,240.20 = 3,035.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,826.39x = 16,240.20 × 3,035.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,826.39x = 49,302,080.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,302,080.36/10,826.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,553.88

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