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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,669.90, 16,005.96 and 4,101.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,669.90, 16,005.96 and 4,101.58 is: 6,152.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,669.90 : 16,005.96 = 4,101.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,669.90/16,005.96 = 4,101.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,669.90x = 16,005.96 × 4,101.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,669.90x = 65,649,725.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,649,725.42/10,669.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,152.80

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