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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,835.62, 16,256.16 and 4,996.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,835.62, 16,256.16 and 4,996.33 is: 7,495.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,835.62 : 16,256.16 = 4,996.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,835.62/16,256.16 = 4,996.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,835.62x = 16,256.16 × 4,996.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,835.62x = 81,221,099.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,221,099.25/10,835.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,495.75

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