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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,665.82, 16,007.28 and 4,822.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,665.82, 16,007.28 and 4,822.93 is: 7,238.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,665.82 : 16,007.28 = 4,822.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,665.82/16,007.28 = 4,822.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,665.82x = 16,007.28 × 4,822.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,665.82x = 77,201,990.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,201,990.93/10,665.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,238.26

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