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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,835.08, 16,255.14 and 4,595.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,835.08, 16,255.14 and 4,595.62 is: 6,894.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,835.08 : 16,255.14 = 4,595.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,835.08/16,255.14 = 4,595.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,835.08x = 16,255.14 × 4,595.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,835.08x = 74,702,446.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,702,446.49/10,835.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,894.50

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