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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,666.70, 16,008.05 and 5,469.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,666.70, 16,008.05 and 5,469.90 is: 8,208.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,666.70 : 16,008.05 = 5,469.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,666.70/16,008.05 = 5,469.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,666.70x = 16,008.05 × 5,469.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,666.70x = 87,562,432.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,562,432.70/10,666.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,208.95

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