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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,700.22, 16,050.33 and 6,073.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,700.22, 16,050.33 and 6,073.50 is: 9,110.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,700.22 : 16,050.33 = 6,073.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,700.22/16,050.33 = 6,073.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,700.22x = 16,050.33 × 6,073.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,700.22x = 97,481,679.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,481,679.26/10,700.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,110.25

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