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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,833.68, 16,248.12 and 3,042.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,833.68, 16,248.12 and 3,042.32 is: 4,562.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,833.68 : 16,248.12 = 3,042.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,833.68/16,248.12 = 3,042.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,833.68x = 16,248.12 × 3,042.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,833.68x = 49,431,980.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,431,980.44/10,833.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.81

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