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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,707.36, 16,056.81 and 4,129.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,707.36, 16,056.81 and 4,129.35 is: 6,192.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,707.36 : 16,056.81 = 4,129.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,707.36/16,056.81 = 4,129.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,707.36x = 16,056.81 × 4,129.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,707.36x = 66,304,188.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,304,188.37/10,707.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,192.39

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