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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,749.33, 16,117.73 and 4,167.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,749.33, 16,117.73 and 4,167.83 is: 6,249.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,749.33 : 16,117.73 = 4,167.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,749.33/16,117.73 = 4,167.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,749.33x = 16,117.73 × 4,167.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,749.33x = 67,175,971.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,175,971.82/10,749.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,249.32

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