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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,814.58, 16,215.66 and 4,233.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,814.58, 16,215.66 and 4,233.06 is: 6,347.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,814.58 : 16,215.66 = 4,233.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,814.58/16,215.66 = 4,233.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,814.58x = 16,215.66 × 4,233.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,814.58x = 68,641,861.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,641,861.72/10,814.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,347.16

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