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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,680.94, 16,023.26 and 4,759.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,680.94, 16,023.26 and 4,759.93 is: 7,140.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,680.94 : 16,023.26 = 4,759.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,680.94/16,023.26 = 4,759.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,680.94x = 16,023.26 × 4,759.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,680.94x = 76,269,595.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,269,595.97/10,680.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,140.72

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