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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,838.62, 16,260.66 and 4,999.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,838.62, 16,260.66 and 4,999.33 is: 7,500.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,838.62 : 16,260.66 = 4,999.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,838.62/16,260.66 = 4,999.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,838.62x = 16,260.66 × 4,999.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,838.62x = 81,292,405.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,292,405.36/10,838.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,500.25

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