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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,832.52, 16,249.20 and 3,041.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,832.52, 16,249.20 and 3,041.55 is: 4,562.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,832.52 : 16,249.20 = 3,041.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,832.52/16,249.20 = 3,041.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,832.52x = 16,249.20 × 3,041.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,832.52x = 49,422,754.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,422,754.26/10,832.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.44

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