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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,837.62, 16,256.49 and 3,341.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,837.62, 16,256.49 and 3,341.08 is: 5,011.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,837.62 : 16,256.49 = 3,341.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,837.62/16,256.49 = 3,341.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,837.62x = 16,256.49 × 3,341.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,837.62x = 54,314,233.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,314,233.61/10,837.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,011.64

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