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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,843.92, 16,263.72 and 4,999.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,843.92, 16,263.72 and 4,999.68 is: 7,498.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,843.92 : 16,263.72 = 4,999.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,843.92/16,263.72 = 4,999.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,843.92x = 16,263.72 × 4,999.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,843.92x = 81,313,395.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,313,395.61/10,843.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,498.52

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