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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,828.84, 16,243.26 and 2,620.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,828.84, 16,243.26 and 2,620.84 is: 3,931.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,828.84 : 16,243.26 = 2,620.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,828.84/16,243.26 = 2,620.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,828.84x = 16,243.26 × 2,620.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,828.84x = 42,570,985.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,570,985.54/10,828.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,931.26

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