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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,763, 16,150.98 and 4,607

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,763, 16,150.98 and 4,607 is: 6,913.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,763 : 16,150.98 = 4,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,763/16,150.98 = 4,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,763x = 16,150.98 × 4,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,763x = 74,407,564.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,407,564.86/10,763
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,913.27

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