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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,835.42, 16,253.74 and 3,043.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,835.42, 16,253.74 and 3,043.63 is: 4,565.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,835.42 : 16,253.74 = 3,043.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,835.42/16,253.74 = 3,043.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,835.42x = 16,253.74 × 3,043.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,835.42x = 49,470,289.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,470,289.41/10,835.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,565.61

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