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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,691.39, 16,037.07 and 4,766.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,691.39, 16,037.07 and 4,766.74 is: 7,150.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,691.39 : 16,037.07 = 4,766.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,691.39/16,037.07 = 4,766.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,691.39x = 16,037.07 × 4,766.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,691.39x = 76,444,580.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,444,580.97/10,691.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,150.11

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