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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,993.50, 16,490.25 and 4,837.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,993.50, 16,490.25 and 4,837.50 is: 7,256.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,993.50 : 16,490.25 = 4,837.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,993.50/16,490.25 = 4,837.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,993.50x = 16,490.25 × 4,837.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,993.50x = 79,771,584.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,771,584.38/10,993.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,256.25

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