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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,704.31, 16,060.52 and 4,130.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,704.31, 16,060.52 and 4,130.89 is: 6,197.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,704.31 : 16,060.52 = 4,130.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,704.31/16,060.52 = 4,130.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,704.31x = 16,060.52 × 4,130.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,704.31x = 66,344,220.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,344,220.81/10,704.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,197.90

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