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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,701.49, 16,054.97 and 4,125.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,701.49, 16,054.97 and 4,125.91 is: 6,189.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,701.49 : 16,054.97 = 4,125.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,701.49/16,054.97 = 4,125.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,701.49x = 16,054.97 × 4,125.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,701.49x = 66,241,300.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,241,300.51/10,701.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,189.92

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