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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,832.06, 16,248.23 and 3,812.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,832.06, 16,248.23 and 3,812.29 is: 5,718.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,832.06 : 16,248.23 = 3,812.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,832.06/16,248.23 = 3,812.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,832.06x = 16,248.23 × 3,812.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,832.06x = 61,942,964.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,942,964.75/10,832.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,718.48

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