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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,703.49, 16,057.97 and 4,127.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,703.49, 16,057.97 and 4,127.91 is: 6,192.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,703.49 : 16,057.97 = 4,127.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,703.49/16,057.97 = 4,127.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,703.49x = 16,057.97 × 4,127.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,703.49x = 66,285,854.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,285,854.94/10,703.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,192.92

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