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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,833.63, 16,250.44 and 2,625.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,833.63, 16,250.44 and 2,625.63 is: 3,938.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,833.63 : 16,250.44 = 2,625.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,833.63/16,250.44 = 2,625.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,833.63x = 16,250.44 × 2,625.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,833.63x = 42,667,642.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,667,642.78/10,833.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.44

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