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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,834.10, 16,251.69 and 3,041.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,834.10, 16,251.69 and 3,041.90 is: 4,563.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,834.10 : 16,251.69 = 3,041.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,834.10/16,251.69 = 3,041.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,834.10x = 16,251.69 × 3,041.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,834.10x = 49,436,015.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,436,015.81/10,834.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,563.00

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