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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,700.49, 16,053.47 and 4,124.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,700.49, 16,053.47 and 4,124.91 is: 6,188.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,700.49 : 16,053.47 = 4,124.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,700.49/16,053.47 = 4,124.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,700.49x = 16,053.47 × 4,124.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,700.49x = 66,219,058.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,219,058.18/10,700.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,188.42

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