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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,703.20, 16,059.84 and 4,131.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,703.20, 16,059.84 and 4,131.76 is: 6,199.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,703.20 : 16,059.84 = 4,131.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,703.20/16,059.84 = 4,131.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,703.20x = 16,059.84 × 4,131.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,703.20x = 66,355,404.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,355,404.52/10,703.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,199.59

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