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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,832.92, 16,250.37 and 3,041.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,832.92, 16,250.37 and 3,041.68 is: 4,562.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,832.92 : 16,250.37 = 3,041.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,832.92/16,250.37 = 3,041.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,832.92x = 16,250.37 × 3,041.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,832.92x = 49,428,425.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,428,425.42/10,832.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.80

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