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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,833.97, 16,251.54 and 3,043.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,833.97, 16,251.54 and 3,043.39 is: 4,565.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,833.97 : 16,251.54 = 3,043.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,833.97/16,251.54 = 3,043.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,833.97x = 16,251.54 × 3,043.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,833.97x = 49,459,774.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,459,774.32/10,833.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,565.25

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