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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,835.43, 16,252.39 and 3,044.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,835.43, 16,252.39 and 3,044.24 is: 4,566.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,835.43 : 16,252.39 = 3,044.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,835.43/16,252.39 = 3,044.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,835.43x = 16,252.39 × 3,044.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,835.43x = 49,476,175.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,476,175.73/10,835.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,566.15

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