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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,833.51, 16,248.45 and 3,040.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,833.51, 16,248.45 and 3,040.50 is: 4,560.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,833.51 : 16,248.45 = 3,040.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,833.51/16,248.45 = 3,040.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,833.51x = 16,248.45 × 3,040.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,833.51x = 49,403,412.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,403,412.23/10,833.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.24

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