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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,707.60, 16,048.98 and 4,464.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,707.60, 16,048.98 and 4,464.12 is: 6,691.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,707.60 : 16,048.98 = 4,464.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,707.60/16,048.98 = 4,464.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,707.60x = 16,048.98 × 4,464.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,707.60x = 71,644,572.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,644,572.60/10,707.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,691.00

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