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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,673.97, 16,012.98 and 4,830.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,673.97, 16,012.98 and 4,830.60 is: 7,246.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,673.97 : 16,012.98 = 4,830.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,673.97/16,012.98 = 4,830.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,673.97x = 16,012.98 × 4,830.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,673.97x = 77,352,301.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,352,301.19/10,673.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,246.82

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