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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,835.04, 16,249.73 and 3,042.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,835.04, 16,249.73 and 3,042.03 is: 4,562.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,835.04 : 16,249.73 = 3,042.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,835.04/16,249.73 = 3,042.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,835.04x = 16,249.73 × 3,042.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,835.04x = 49,432,150.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,432,150.94/10,835.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.25

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