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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,827.22, 16,241.42 and 3,036.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,827.22, 16,241.42 and 3,036.64 is: 4,555.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,827.22 : 16,241.42 = 3,036.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,827.22/16,241.42 = 3,036.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,827.22x = 16,241.42 × 3,036.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,827.22x = 49,319,330.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,319,330.45/10,827.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,555.12

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