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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,741.23, 16,107.39 and 4,163.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,741.23, 16,107.39 and 4,163.67 is: 6,243.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,741.23 : 16,107.39 = 4,163.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,741.23/16,107.39 = 4,163.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,741.23x = 16,107.39 × 4,163.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,741.23x = 67,065,856.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,065,856.52/10,741.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,243.78

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