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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,832.89, 16,251.77 and 3,437.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,832.89, 16,251.77 and 3,437.59 is: 5,157.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,832.89 : 16,251.77 = 3,437.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,832.89/16,251.77 = 3,437.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,832.89x = 16,251.77 × 3,437.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,832.89x = 55,866,962.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,866,962.66/10,832.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,157.16

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