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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,806.94, 16,209.01 and 4,237.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,806.94, 16,209.01 and 4,237.73 is: 6,356.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,806.94 : 16,209.01 = 4,237.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,806.94/16,209.01 = 4,237.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,806.94x = 16,209.01 × 4,237.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,806.94x = 68,689,407.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,689,407.95/10,806.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,356.05

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