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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,709.83, 16,056.09 and 4,474.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,709.83, 16,056.09 and 4,474.62 is: 6,708.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,709.83 : 16,056.09 = 4,474.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,709.83/16,056.09 = 4,474.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,709.83x = 16,056.09 × 4,474.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,709.83x = 71,844,901.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,844,901.44/10,709.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,708.31

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