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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,853.53, 16,267.73 and 4,997.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,853.53, 16,267.73 and 4,997.84 is: 7,490.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,853.53 : 16,267.73 = 4,997.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,853.53/16,267.73 = 4,997.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,853.53x = 16,267.73 × 4,997.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,853.53x = 81,303,405.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,303,405.38/10,853.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,490.97

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