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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,769.63, 16,160.85 and 4,926.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,769.63, 16,160.85 and 4,926.69 is: 7,392.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,769.63 : 16,160.85 = 4,926.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,769.63/16,160.85 = 4,926.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,769.63x = 16,160.85 × 4,926.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,769.63x = 79,619,498.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,619,498.09/10,769.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,392.97

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