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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,835.49, 16,253.22 and 4,082.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,835.49, 16,253.22 and 4,082.36 is: 6,123.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,835.49 : 16,253.22 = 4,082.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,835.49/16,253.22 = 4,082.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,835.49x = 16,253.22 × 4,082.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,835.49x = 66,351,429.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,351,429.24/10,835.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,123.53

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