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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,829.33, 16,245.64 and 2,932.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,829.33, 16,245.64 and 2,932.10 is: 4,398.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,829.33 : 16,245.64 = 2,932.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,829.33/16,245.64 = 2,932.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,829.33x = 16,245.64 × 2,932.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,829.33x = 47,633,759.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,633,759.82/10,829.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,398.59

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