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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,688.76, 16,033.14 and 4,118.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,688.76, 16,033.14 and 4,118.04 is: 6,177.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,688.76 : 16,033.14 = 4,118.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,688.76/16,033.14 = 4,118.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,688.76x = 16,033.14 × 4,118.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,688.76x = 66,025,111.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,025,111.85/10,688.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,177.06

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