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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,768, 16,145.70 and 4,104.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,768, 16,145.70 and 4,104.88 is: 6,154.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,768 : 16,145.70 = 4,104.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,768/16,145.70 = 4,104.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,768x = 16,145.70 × 4,104.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,768x = 66,276,161.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,276,161.02/10,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,154.92

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