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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,698.30, 16,048.08 and 4,124.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,698.30, 16,048.08 and 4,124.49 is: 6,186.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,698.30 : 16,048.08 = 4,124.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,698.30/16,048.08 = 4,124.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,698.30x = 16,048.08 × 4,124.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,698.30x = 66,190,145.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,190,145.48/10,698.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,186.98

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