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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,706.43, 16,050.42 and 4,137.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,706.43, 16,050.42 and 4,137.23 is: 6,202.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,706.43 : 16,050.42 = 4,137.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,706.43/16,050.42 = 4,137.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,706.43x = 16,050.42 × 4,137.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,706.43x = 66,404,279.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,404,279.14/10,706.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,202.28

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