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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,741.67, 16,093.43 and 4,487.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,741.67, 16,093.43 and 4,487.91 is: 6,723.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,741.67 : 16,093.43 = 4,487.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,741.67/16,093.43 = 4,487.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,741.67x = 16,093.43 × 4,487.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,741.67x = 72,225,842.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,225,842.99/10,741.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,723.90

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