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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,850.89, 16,265.39 and 3,829.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,850.89, 16,265.39 and 3,829.25 is: 5,740.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,850.89 : 16,265.39 = 3,829.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,850.89/16,265.39 = 3,829.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,850.89x = 16,265.39 × 3,829.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,850.89x = 62,284,244.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,284,244.66/10,850.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,740.01

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