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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,827.39, 16,241.70 and 3,036.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,827.39, 16,241.70 and 3,036.81 is: 4,555.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,827.39 : 16,241.70 = 3,036.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,827.39/16,241.70 = 3,036.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,827.39x = 16,241.70 × 3,036.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,827.39x = 49,322,956.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,322,956.98/10,827.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,555.39

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