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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,700.08, 16,032.84 and 4,118.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,700.08, 16,032.84 and 4,118.56 is: 6,171.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,700.08 : 16,032.84 = 4,118.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,700.08/16,032.84 = 4,118.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,700.08x = 16,032.84 × 4,118.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,700.08x = 66,032,213.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,032,213.51/10,700.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,171.19

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