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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,832.97, 16,250.04 and 3,042.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,832.97, 16,250.04 and 3,042.39 is: 4,563.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,832.97 : 16,250.04 = 3,042.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,832.97/16,250.04 = 3,042.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,832.97x = 16,250.04 × 3,042.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,832.97x = 49,438,959.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,438,959.20/10,832.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,563.75

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