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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,831.81, 16,248.29 and 3,041.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,831.81, 16,248.29 and 3,041.23 is: 4,562.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,831.81 : 16,248.29 = 3,041.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,831.81/16,248.29 = 3,041.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,831.81x = 16,248.29 × 3,041.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,831.81x = 49,414,787.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,414,787.00/10,831.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.01

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