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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,806.28, 16,206.89 and 4,140.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,806.28, 16,206.89 and 4,140.42 is: 6,209.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,806.28 : 16,206.89 = 4,140.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,806.28/16,206.89 = 4,140.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,806.28x = 16,206.89 × 4,140.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,806.28x = 67,103,341.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,103,341.84/10,806.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,209.66

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