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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,834.91, 16,252.29 and 3,043.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,834.91, 16,252.29 and 3,043.73 is: 4,565.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,834.91 : 16,252.29 = 3,043.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,834.91/16,252.29 = 3,043.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,834.91x = 16,252.29 × 3,043.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,834.91x = 49,467,582.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,467,582.64/10,834.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,565.57

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