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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,672.76, 16,011.21 and 4,098.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,672.76, 16,011.21 and 4,098.46 is: 6,148.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,672.76 : 16,011.21 = 4,098.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,672.76/16,011.21 = 4,098.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,672.76x = 16,011.21 × 4,098.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,672.76x = 65,621,303.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,621,303.74/10,672.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,148.49

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