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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,711.08, 16,072.08 and 4,866.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,711.08, 16,072.08 and 4,866.96 is: 7,302.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,711.08 : 16,072.08 = 4,866.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,711.08/16,072.08 = 4,866.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,711.08x = 16,072.08 × 4,866.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,711.08x = 78,222,170.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,222,170.48/10,711.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,302.92

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