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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,670.58, 16,005.87 and 6,799.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,670.58, 16,005.87 and 6,799.59 is: 10,199.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,670.58 : 16,005.87 = 6,799.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,670.58/16,005.87 = 6,799.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,670.58x = 16,005.87 × 6,799.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,670.58x = 108,833,353.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,833,353.59/10,670.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,199.39

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