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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,676.92, 16,018.80 and 4,831.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,676.92, 16,018.80 and 4,831.96 is: 7,249.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,676.92 : 16,018.80 = 4,831.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,676.92/16,018.80 = 4,831.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,676.92x = 16,018.80 × 4,831.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,676.92x = 77,402,200.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,402,200.85/10,676.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,249.49

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