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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,742.67, 16,094.92 and 4,488.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,742.67, 16,094.92 and 4,488.91 is: 6,725.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,742.67 : 16,094.92 = 4,488.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,742.67/16,094.92 = 4,488.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,742.67x = 16,094.92 × 4,488.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,742.67x = 72,248,647.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,248,647.34/10,742.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,725.39

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