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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,717.76, 16,074.48 and 4,144.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,717.76, 16,074.48 and 4,144.88 is: 6,216.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,717.76 : 16,074.48 = 4,144.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,717.76/16,074.48 = 4,144.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,717.76x = 16,074.48 × 4,144.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,717.76x = 66,626,790.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,626,790.66/10,717.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,216.48

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