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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,708.88, 16,063.26 and 4,784.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,708.88, 16,063.26 and 4,784.24 is: 7,176.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,708.88 : 16,063.26 = 4,784.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,708.88/16,063.26 = 4,784.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,708.88x = 16,063.26 × 4,784.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,708.88x = 76,850,491.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,850,491.02/10,708.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,176.33

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