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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,806.73, 16,203.60 and 4,225.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,806.73, 16,203.60 and 4,225.07 is: 6,335.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,806.73 : 16,203.60 = 4,225.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,806.73/16,203.60 = 4,225.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,806.73x = 16,203.60 × 4,225.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,806.73x = 68,461,344.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,461,344.25/10,806.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,335.07

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