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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,672.58, 16,012.11 and 4,829.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,672.58, 16,012.11 and 4,829.24 is: 7,245.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,672.58 : 16,012.11 = 4,829.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,672.58/16,012.11 = 4,829.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,672.58x = 16,012.11 × 4,829.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,672.58x = 77,326,242.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,326,242.04/10,672.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,245.32

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