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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,711.50, 16,067.25 and 4,555.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,711.50, 16,067.25 and 4,555.50 is: 6,833.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,711.50 : 16,067.25 = 4,555.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,711.50/16,067.25 = 4,555.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,711.50x = 16,067.25 × 4,555.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,711.50x = 73,194,357.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,194,357.38/10,711.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,833.25

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