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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,807.78, 16,211.64 and 4,229.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,807.78, 16,211.64 and 4,229.35 is: 6,344.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,807.78 : 16,211.64 = 4,229.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,807.78/16,211.64 = 4,229.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,807.78x = 16,211.64 × 4,229.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,807.78x = 68,564,699.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,564,699.63/10,807.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,344.01

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