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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,832.63, 16,248.67 and 3,437.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,832.63, 16,248.67 and 3,437.51 is: 5,156.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,832.63 : 16,248.67 = 3,437.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,832.63/16,248.67 = 3,437.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,832.63x = 16,248.67 × 3,437.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,832.63x = 55,854,875.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,854,875.77/10,832.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,156.17

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