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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,850.51, 16,263.23 and 4,994.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,850.51, 16,263.23 and 4,994.82 is: 7,486.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,850.51 : 16,263.23 = 4,994.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,850.51/16,263.23 = 4,994.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,850.51x = 16,263.23 × 4,994.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,850.51x = 81,231,881.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,231,881.49/10,850.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,486.46

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