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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,827.88, 16,239.98 and 3,034.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,827.88, 16,239.98 and 3,034.90 is: 4,551.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,827.88 : 16,239.98 = 3,034.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,827.88/16,239.98 = 3,034.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,827.88x = 16,239.98 × 3,034.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,827.88x = 49,286,715.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,286,715.30/10,827.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.83

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