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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,848.89, 16,262.40 and 3,827.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,848.89, 16,262.40 and 3,827.25 is: 5,737.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,848.89 : 16,262.40 = 3,827.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,848.89/16,262.40 = 3,827.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,848.89x = 16,262.40 × 3,827.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,848.89x = 62,240,252.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,240,252.46/10,848.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,737.02

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