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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,751.94, 16,129.80 and 4,909.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,751.94, 16,129.80 and 4,909.14 is: 7,364.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,751.94 : 16,129.80 = 4,909.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,751.94/16,129.80 = 4,909.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,751.94x = 16,129.80 × 4,909.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,751.94x = 79,183,446.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,183,446.37/10,751.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,364.57

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