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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,768.51, 16,138.08 and 5,210.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,768.51, 16,138.08 and 5,210.76 is: 7,809.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,768.51 : 16,138.08 = 5,210.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,768.51/16,138.08 = 5,210.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,768.51x = 16,138.08 × 5,210.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,768.51x = 84,091,635.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,091,635.69/10,768.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,809.04

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