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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,832.58, 16,247.88 and 3,441.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,832.58, 16,247.88 and 3,441.92 is: 5,162.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,832.58 : 16,247.88 = 3,441.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,832.58/16,247.88 = 3,441.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,832.58x = 16,247.88 × 3,441.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,832.58x = 55,923,821.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,923,821.89/10,832.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,162.56

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