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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,841.92, 16,263.34 and 3,822.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,841.92, 16,263.34 and 3,822.88 is: 5,734.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,841.92 : 16,263.34 = 3,822.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,841.92/16,263.34 = 3,822.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,841.92x = 16,263.34 × 3,822.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,841.92x = 62,172,797.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,172,797.22/10,841.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,734.48

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