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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,700.08, 16,055.88 and 4,464.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,700.08, 16,055.88 and 4,464.40 is: 6,699.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,700.08 : 16,055.88 = 4,464.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,700.08/16,055.88 = 4,464.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,700.08x = 16,055.88 × 4,464.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,700.08x = 71,679,870.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,679,870.67/10,700.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,699.00

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