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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,672.63, 16,010.99 and 4,098.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,672.63, 16,010.99 and 4,098.30 is: 6,148.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,672.63 : 16,010.99 = 4,098.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,672.63/16,010.99 = 4,098.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,672.63x = 16,010.99 × 4,098.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,672.63x = 65,617,840.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,617,840.32/10,672.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,148.24

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