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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,832.64, 16,249.44 and 3,041.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,832.64, 16,249.44 and 3,041.28 is: 4,562.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,832.64 : 16,249.44 = 3,041.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,832.64/16,249.44 = 3,041.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,832.64x = 16,249.44 × 3,041.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,832.64x = 49,419,096.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,419,096.88/10,832.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.05

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