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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,833.48, 16,251.21 and 3,042.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,833.48, 16,251.21 and 3,042.36 is: 4,563.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,833.48 : 16,251.21 = 3,042.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,833.48/16,251.21 = 3,042.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,833.48x = 16,251.21 × 3,042.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,833.48x = 49,442,031.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,442,031.26/10,833.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,563.82

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