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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,830.42, 16,244.37 and 3,039.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,830.42, 16,244.37 and 3,039.90 is: 4,559.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,830.42 : 16,244.37 = 3,039.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,830.42/16,244.37 = 3,039.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,830.42x = 16,244.37 × 3,039.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,830.42x = 49,381,260.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,381,260.36/10,830.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,559.50

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