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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,832.42, 16,247.37 and 3,041.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,832.42, 16,247.37 and 3,041.90 is: 4,562.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,832.42 : 16,247.37 = 3,041.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,832.42/16,247.37 = 3,041.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,832.42x = 16,247.37 × 3,041.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,832.42x = 49,422,874.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,422,874.80/10,832.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.50

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