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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,833.39, 16,251.12 and 3,042.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,833.39, 16,251.12 and 3,042.18 is: 4,563.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,833.39 : 16,251.12 = 3,042.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,833.39/16,251.12 = 3,042.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,833.39x = 16,251.12 × 3,042.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,833.39x = 49,438,832.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,438,832.24/10,833.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,563.56

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