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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,832.52, 16,251.09 and 3,436.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,832.52, 16,251.09 and 3,436.02 is: 5,154.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,832.52 : 16,251.09 = 3,436.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,832.52/16,251.09 = 3,436.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,832.52x = 16,251.09 × 3,436.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,832.52x = 55,839,070.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,839,070.26/10,832.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,154.76

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