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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,773.44, 16,157.28 and 4,616

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,773.44, 16,157.28 and 4,616 is: 6,922.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,773.44 : 16,157.28 = 4,616 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,773.44/16,157.28 = 4,616/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,773.44x = 16,157.28 × 4,616
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,773.44x = 74,582,004.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,582,004.48/10,773.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,922.77

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