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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,704.97, 16,057.33 and 4,126.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,704.97, 16,057.33 and 4,126.54 is: 6,189.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,704.97 : 16,057.33 = 4,126.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,704.97/16,057.33 = 4,126.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,704.97x = 16,057.33 × 4,126.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,704.97x = 66,261,214.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,261,214.54/10,704.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,189.76

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