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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,832.46, 16,242.61 and 3,435.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,832.46, 16,242.61 and 3,435.54 is: 5,151.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,832.46 : 16,242.61 = 3,435.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,832.46/16,242.61 = 3,435.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,832.46x = 16,242.61 × 3,435.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,832.46x = 55,802,136.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,802,136.36/10,832.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,151.38

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