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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,835.18, 16,253.74 and 3,043.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,835.18, 16,253.74 and 3,043.94 is: 4,566.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,835.18 : 16,253.74 = 3,043.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,835.18/16,253.74 = 3,043.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,835.18x = 16,253.74 × 3,043.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,835.18x = 49,475,409.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,475,409.34/10,835.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,566.18

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