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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,833.74, 16,248.95 and 3,437.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,833.74, 16,248.95 and 3,437.24 is: 5,155.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,833.74 : 16,248.95 = 3,437.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,833.74/16,248.95 = 3,437.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,833.74x = 16,248.95 × 3,437.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,833.74x = 55,851,459.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,851,459.65/10,833.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,155.33

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