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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,837.67, 16,254.68 and 4,265.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,837.67, 16,254.68 and 4,265.73 is: 6,397.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,837.67 : 16,254.68 = 4,265.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,837.67/16,254.68 = 4,265.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,837.67x = 16,254.68 × 4,265.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,837.67x = 69,338,054.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,338,054.79/10,837.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,397.88

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