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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,701.68, 16,051.29 and 4,127.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,701.68, 16,051.29 and 4,127.31 is: 6,190.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,701.68 : 16,051.29 = 4,127.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,701.68/16,051.29 = 4,127.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,701.68x = 16,051.29 × 4,127.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,701.68x = 66,248,649.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,248,649.73/10,701.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,190.49

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