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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,827.60, 16,238.84 and 4,668.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,827.60, 16,238.84 and 4,668.24 is: 7,001.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,827.60 : 16,238.84 = 4,668.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,827.60/16,238.84 = 4,668.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,827.60x = 16,238.84 × 4,668.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,827.60x = 75,806,802.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,806,802.44/10,827.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,001.26

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