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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,854.06, 16,282.44 and 3,832.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,854.06, 16,282.44 and 3,832.65 is: 5,749.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,854.06 : 16,282.44 = 3,832.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,854.06/16,282.44 = 3,832.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,854.06x = 16,282.44 × 3,832.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,854.06x = 62,404,893.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,404,893.67/10,854.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,749.45

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