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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,843.63, 16,265.07 and 4,599.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,843.63, 16,265.07 and 4,599.63 is: 6,899.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,843.63 : 16,265.07 = 4,599.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,843.63/16,265.07 = 4,599.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,843.63x = 16,265.07 × 4,599.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,843.63x = 74,813,303.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,813,303.92/10,843.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,899.29

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