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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,836.62, 16,257.66 and 4,997.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,836.62, 16,257.66 and 4,997.33 is: 7,497.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,836.62 : 16,257.66 = 4,997.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,836.62/16,257.66 = 4,997.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,836.62x = 16,257.66 × 4,997.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,836.62x = 81,244,892.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,244,892.05/10,836.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,497.25

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