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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,701.80, 16,051.49 and 4,127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,701.80, 16,051.49 and 4,127.44 is: 6,190.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,701.80 : 16,051.49 = 4,127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,701.80/16,051.49 = 4,127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,701.80x = 16,051.49 × 4,127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,701.80x = 66,251,460.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,251,460.99/10,701.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,190.68

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