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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,832.68, 16,246.62 and 3,041.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,832.68, 16,246.62 and 3,041.32 is: 4,561.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,832.68 : 16,246.62 = 3,041.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,832.68/16,246.62 = 3,041.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,832.68x = 16,246.62 × 3,041.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,832.68x = 49,411,170.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,411,170.34/10,832.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.31

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