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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,827.99, 16,242.89 and 3,807.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,827.99, 16,242.89 and 3,807.41 is: 5,711.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,827.99 : 16,242.89 = 3,807.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,827.99/16,242.89 = 3,807.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,827.99x = 16,242.89 × 3,807.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,827.99x = 61,843,241.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,843,241.56/10,827.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,711.42

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