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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,833.94, 16,250.91 and 3,042.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,833.94, 16,250.91 and 3,042.75 is: 4,564.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,833.94 : 16,250.91 = 3,042.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,833.94/16,250.91 = 3,042.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,833.94x = 16,250.91 × 3,042.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,833.94x = 49,447,456.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,447,456.40/10,833.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,564.13

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