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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,832.61, 16,249.68 and 3,437.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,832.61, 16,249.68 and 3,437.58 is: 5,156.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,832.61 : 16,249.68 = 3,437.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,832.61/16,249.68 = 3,437.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,832.61x = 16,249.68 × 3,437.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,832.61x = 55,859,574.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,859,574.97/10,832.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,156.61

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