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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,832.91, 16,249.29 and 3,041.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,832.91, 16,249.29 and 3,041.73 is: 4,562.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,832.91 : 16,249.29 = 3,041.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,832.91/16,249.29 = 3,041.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,832.91x = 16,249.29 × 3,041.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,832.91x = 49,425,952.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,425,952.87/10,832.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.57

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