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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,825.60, 16,226.09 and 4,581.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,825.60, 16,226.09 and 4,581.71 is: 6,867.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,825.60 : 16,226.09 = 4,581.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,825.60/16,226.09 = 4,581.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,825.60x = 16,226.09 × 4,581.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,825.60x = 74,343,304.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,343,304.08/10,825.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,867.36

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