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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,805.94, 16,207.52 and 4,236.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,805.94, 16,207.52 and 4,236.73 is: 6,354.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,805.94 : 16,207.52 = 4,236.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,805.94/16,207.52 = 4,236.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,805.94x = 16,207.52 × 4,236.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,805.94x = 68,666,824.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,666,824.51/10,805.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,354.54

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