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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,730.83, 16,094.88 and 4,152.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,730.83, 16,094.88 and 4,152.52 is: 6,228.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,730.83 : 16,094.88 = 4,152.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,730.83/16,094.88 = 4,152.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,730.83x = 16,094.88 × 4,152.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,730.83x = 66,834,311.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,834,311.10/10,730.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,228.25

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