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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,761.32, 16,141.98 and 4,601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,761.32, 16,141.98 and 4,601 is: 6,901.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,761.32 : 16,141.98 = 4,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,761.32/16,141.98 = 4,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,761.32x = 16,141.98 × 4,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,761.32x = 74,269,249.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,269,249.98/10,761.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,901.50

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