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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,834.38, 16,251.57 and 3,043.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,834.38, 16,251.57 and 3,043.26 is: 4,564.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,834.38 : 16,251.57 = 3,043.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,834.38/16,251.57 = 3,043.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,834.38x = 16,251.57 × 3,043.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,834.38x = 49,457,752.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,457,752.92/10,834.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,564.89

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