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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,827.64, 16,241.94 and 3,036.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,827.64, 16,241.94 and 3,036.28 is: 4,554.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,827.64 : 16,241.94 = 3,036.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,827.64/16,241.94 = 3,036.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,827.64x = 16,241.94 × 3,036.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,827.64x = 49,315,077.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,315,077.58/10,827.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,554.55

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