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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,832.43, 16,252.97 and 3,907.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,832.43, 16,252.97 and 3,907.47 is: 5,862.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,832.43 : 16,252.97 = 3,907.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,832.43/16,252.97 = 3,907.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,832.43x = 16,252.97 × 3,907.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,832.43x = 63,507,973.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,507,973.15/10,832.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,862.76

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