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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,799.35, 16,158.62 and 7,686.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,799.35, 16,158.62 and 7,686.52 is: 11,501.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,799.35 : 16,158.62 = 7,686.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,799.35/16,158.62 = 7,686.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,799.35x = 16,158.62 × 7,686.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,799.35x = 124,203,534.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,203,534.62/10,799.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,501.02

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