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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,832.40, 16,248.60 and 3,041.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,832.40, 16,248.60 and 3,041.28 is: 4,561.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,832.40 : 16,248.60 = 3,041.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,832.40/16,248.60 = 3,041.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,832.40x = 16,248.60 × 3,041.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,832.40x = 49,416,542.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,416,542.21/10,832.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.92

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