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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,740.72, 16,113.30 and 4,166.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,740.72, 16,113.30 and 4,166.88 is: 6,251.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,740.72 : 16,113.30 = 4,166.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,740.72/16,113.30 = 4,166.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,740.72x = 16,113.30 × 4,166.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,740.72x = 67,142,187.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,142,187.50/10,740.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,251.18

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