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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,833.02, 16,251.96 and 3,437.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,833.02, 16,251.96 and 3,437.72 is: 5,157.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,833.02 : 16,251.96 = 3,437.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,833.02/16,251.96 = 3,437.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,833.02x = 16,251.96 × 3,437.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,833.02x = 55,869,687.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,869,687.93/10,833.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,157.35

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