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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,831.02, 16,246.94 and 3,040.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,831.02, 16,246.94 and 3,040.04 is: 4,560.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,831.02 : 16,246.94 = 3,040.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,831.02/16,246.94 = 3,040.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,831.02x = 16,246.94 × 3,040.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,831.02x = 49,391,251.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,391,251.04/10,831.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.17

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