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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,672.59, 16,009.02 and 5,124.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,672.59, 16,009.02 and 5,124.90 is: 7,687.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,672.59 : 16,009.02 = 5,124.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,672.59/16,009.02 = 5,124.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,672.59x = 16,009.02 × 5,124.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,672.59x = 82,044,626.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,044,626.60/10,672.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,687.41

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