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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,688.94, 16,035.26 and 4,767.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,688.94, 16,035.26 and 4,767.93 is: 7,152.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,688.94 : 16,035.26 = 4,767.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,688.94/16,035.26 = 4,767.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,688.94x = 16,035.26 × 4,767.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,688.94x = 76,454,973.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,454,973.37/10,688.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,152.72

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