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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,706.76, 16,060.86 and 4,133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,706.76, 16,060.86 and 4,133 is: 6,199.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,706.76 : 16,060.86 = 4,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,706.76/16,060.86 = 4,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,706.76x = 16,060.86 × 4,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,706.76x = 66,379,534.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,379,534.38/10,706.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,199.78

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