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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,832.35, 16,248.52 and 3,906.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,832.35, 16,248.52 and 3,906.85 is: 5,860.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,832.35 : 16,248.52 = 3,906.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,832.35/16,248.52 = 3,906.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,832.35x = 16,248.52 × 3,906.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,832.35x = 63,480,479.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,480,479.97/10,832.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,860.27

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