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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,845.47, 16,253.51 and 4,914.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,845.47, 16,253.51 and 4,914.96 is: 7,365.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,845.47 : 16,253.51 = 4,914.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,845.47/16,253.51 = 4,914.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,845.47x = 16,253.51 × 4,914.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,845.47x = 79,885,351.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,885,351.51/10,845.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,365.78

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