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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,832.94, 16,249.44 and 3,907.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,832.94, 16,249.44 and 3,907.44 is: 5,861.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,832.94 : 16,249.44 = 3,907.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,832.94/16,249.44 = 3,907.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,832.94x = 16,249.44 × 3,907.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,832.94x = 63,493,711.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,493,711.83/10,832.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,861.17

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