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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,847.63, 16,273.48 and 4,924.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,847.63, 16,273.48 and 4,924.93 is: 7,388.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,847.63 : 16,273.48 = 4,924.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,847.63/16,273.48 = 4,924.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,847.63x = 16,273.48 × 4,924.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,847.63x = 80,145,737.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,145,737.54/10,847.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,388.32

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