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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,832.39, 16,251.02 and 3,437.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,832.39, 16,251.02 and 3,437.09 is: 5,156.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,832.39 : 16,251.02 = 3,437.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,832.39/16,251.02 = 3,437.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,832.39x = 16,251.02 × 3,437.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,832.39x = 55,856,254.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,856,254.66/10,832.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,156.41

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