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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,832.06, 16,248.09 and 3,040.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,832.06, 16,248.09 and 3,040.88 is: 4,561.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,832.06 : 16,248.09 = 3,040.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,832.06/16,248.09 = 3,040.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,832.06x = 16,248.09 × 3,040.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,832.06x = 49,408,422.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,408,422.08/10,832.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.31

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