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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,853.30, 16,274.28 and 5,004.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,853.30, 16,274.28 and 5,004.92 is: 7,504.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,853.30 : 16,274.28 = 5,004.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,853.30/16,274.28 = 5,004.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,853.30x = 16,274.28 × 5,004.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,853.30x = 81,451,469.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,451,469.46/10,853.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,504.77

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