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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,831.44, 16,246.80 and 3,040.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,831.44, 16,246.80 and 3,040.08 is: 4,560.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,831.44 : 16,246.80 = 3,040.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,831.44/16,246.80 = 3,040.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,831.44x = 16,246.80 × 3,040.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,831.44x = 49,391,571.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,391,571.74/10,831.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.02

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